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Summer Wildflower Walk

Boloria Meadows 410 S. Ridge Rd., Bull Valley, IL, United States

Explore the natural habitats in full glorious bloom on this guided hike through Boloria Meadows with site steward, Dennis Dreher. Hear his story of landscaping with native plants in his own yard, the larger restoration of this nature preserve and how neighbors are now participating. Be prepared for a one-mile hike over uneven terrain. Date: […]

How to Collect and Sow your Native Plant Seeds Webinar

Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. We will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so […]

How to Care for Your Oak Woods

Trout Valley Lodge 216 River Dr., Trout Valley, IL

Learn how to care for your oak woods! McHenry County has lost 87 percent of its oaks since 1837, and we need you to help care for those that remain, as well as the next generation of oaks. This workshop will include investigating the history of your land with an 1872 survey map, oak habitat […]

$35 – $50

How to Collect and Sow Your Native Plant Seeds Webinar

Webinar

Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. We will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so […]

Free

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Greenwood Township Hall 5211 Miller Rd, Wonder Lake, IL

Learning Circles provide women the opportunity to meet other landowners, share their farm successes and challenges, discuss goals for their land, and get advice and technical assistance. Nearly half of all farmland in Illinois is owned or co-owned by women, and many women now manage farmland on their own. Participants are encouraged to bring their […]

Free

Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup

Soil and Water Building 2222 Dean St., Woodstock, IL

Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs from the fall sale and browse our selection of plants available for purchase! Dates: Friday, Sept. 17 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: 2222 Dean St, Woodstock (Soil & Water Conservation District outbuilding)

Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup

Soil and Water Building 2222 Dean St., Woodstock, IL

Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs from the fall sale and browse our selection of plants available for purchase! Dates: Saturday, Sept. 18 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: 2222 Dean St, Woodstock (Soil & Water Conservation District outbuilding)

How to Collect and Sow Your Native Plant Seeds Webinar

Webinar

Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. We will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so […]

Free

Pollinator Friendly Garden Cleanup Webinar

Webinar

Join Sarah from TLC to learn some simple techniques for preparing your native plant garden for winter while continuing to support pollinators and birds throughout the upcoming fall and winter seasons. You’ll also learn about the Conservation@Home program! Please register here. 

Free

Wednesday Walk at Wolf Oak Woods

9100 Route 120 Woodstock IL 60098 9100 IL Route 120, Woodstock, IL

Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes to explore the cultural and ecological lessons these ancient residents of our community have […]

Free

Wednesday Walk at Ryder’s Woods

Ryder's Woods 750 Kimball Ave., Woodstock, IL

Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes to explore the cultural and ecological lessons these ancient residents of our community have […]

Free

Beginner’s Chainsaw Training

Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United States

Want to learn to chainsaw, but don’t know how to get started? Join TLC’s Ecologist, Megan Oropeza and Natural Land Institute’s Director of Stewardship, Zach Grycan, to learn the basics in a hands-on way. Participants will learn about protective equipment, basic chainsaw maintenance, and the development of technique to safely fell a tree and cut […]

$35 – $50