• Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

    Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

    Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we, and the Blandings Turtles, need your help to get rid […]

  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush, under the pines southwest of the central wetland, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to […]

  • Native Landscaping for Winter Beauty

    Nippersink Public Library 5418 Hill Rd., Richmond, IL

    Join TLC’s Community Ecologist, Sarah Michehl, to learn winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of your native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. She will also share the connection between wildlife and native plants. Date/time: Thursday, Nov. 12, 6-7:00 p.m. Location: Nippersink Public Library, 5418 Hill Rd, Richmond Fee: Free, please register here

  • Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

    Thompson Road Preserve 9707 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

    Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view this incredible site. Directions: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. […]

  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush, under the pines southwest of the central wetland, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to […]

  • Native Landscaping for Winter Beauty

    Algonquin Area Public Library 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL

    Join TLC’s Community Ecologist, Sarah Michehl, to learn winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of your native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. She will also share the connection between wildlife and native plants. Date/time: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2-3:00 p.m. Location: Algonquin Public Library- Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Dr, Algonquin Fee: Free, please register here

  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • Common Ground

    Join us for Common Ground, the only farmland access gathering in northern Illinois! At this unique educational and social event, farmers, landowners and supporters come together to gain practical skills, brainstorm creative solutions, share success stories and build community. Date/time: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2-5:00 p.m. Location: TBD Fee: $10 per person, please register here by […]

  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

    Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

    Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a […]