Westwood is a Woodstock-owned Illinois Nature Preserve buffer rich with native plants and also serves as a protective zone that helps slow the spread of invasive species into Yonder Prairie. Come join us this Tuesday as we continue to clear Buckthorn and Honeysuckle on the upland "island" in the middle of the wetland south of […]
Join Kathryn, our new Land Preservation Specialist, as she brings back Final Friday workdays at the Main Stay Therapeutic Farm in Richmond! This almost 40 acre picturesque easement is home to a Therapeutic Horse Farm as well as an Oak Savanna. The workday will consist of clearing invasive brush from under the Oaks. *Note* All volunteers will […]
Get your New Year’s Eve off to a great start by helping out at an oak rescue in beautiful McHenry County, where we will work to rescue a mighty oak […]
Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We'll be continuing to clear under the pines southwest of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We'll meet near […]
Located within the Boone Creek Watershed, 56.5-acre Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve is home to fen, sedge meadow, and wet prairie communities, as well as Oak/Hickory woodlands. Join Dennis this Saturday morning for a workday in the new addition to the Nature Preserve! The workday will focus on clearing brush from the woodland south of the stream […]
Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will give winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of our native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. She will also share […]
Join us for a restoration workday at one of Woodstock's beautiful natural areas! This workday will consist of cutting up piles of large limbs that had fallen across the trail and were just quickly placed aside for usability. There are also some large invasives in the area that were over-looked when cleared in prior years. If time permits we'll […]
No leaves? No problem! Join TLC’s restoration ecologists to learn how to identify trees and shrubs based on their twigs and bark. This class will be entirely outdoors, so please wear clothes and boots appropriate for the weather and be prepared for uneven trail conditions. Fee: $5 per person, please register at the link.
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. […]
Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We'll be continuing to clear under the pines southwest of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We'll meet near […]
Join us for a morning of brush clearing fun at one of Woodstock’s many beautiful natural areas! This is a special little spot in the heart of Woodstock, though few people know about its botanical treasures. This workday will focus on brush and cutting up fallen trees at the south end of the conservation area to […]
Enjoy a wintery night in the woods complete with bonfires, night hikes, and a sheltered area with hot cocoa. Bring the whole family out to experience the magic of a Woodstock winter evening. Dress to be outside and walking on trails in the winter! Free event - Please register so we can contact you in […]
