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UID:8730-1723885200-1723892400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join certified forest bathing guide Jennifer Boudart for a mindful walk to celebrate summer. You’ll be guided through a series of invitations to slow down and tune into your senses as you notice what is happening in the woods and around the pond. The pace is easy\, and the walk will cover less than half a mile. It will end with a “forest tea” featuring tea made from locally harvested plants. \nDate: Saturday\, Aug. 17\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St. Woodstock \nFee: $30 per person (max 15 people)\, please register through Jennifer’s website\, Present Sense Nature and Forest Therapy. Visit www.presentsenseforesttherapy.com and select the event on the “Let’s Walk” page\, or email jennifer.presentsense@gmail.com. \nA portion of the proceeds from this walk will be donated to TLC.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/forest-bathing-walk/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240628T192237Z
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UID:8824-1724058000-1724068800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It’s made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240603T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T172821Z
UID:8743-1724176800-1724182200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Native Seed Collection for the Home Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect your native plant seeds. Basic seed identification\, collection methods and timelines\, and tips on how to direct sow will be covered. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get\, so let’s put those seeds to work!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-seed-collection-for-the-home-gardener-4/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240628T191237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T191237Z
UID:8816-1724230800-1724241600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-110/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240530T191149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T152419Z
UID:8732-1724342400-1724353200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Open House
DESCRIPTION:Interested in seeing what’s happening out at the Food Forest? Come out for a tour\, visit the gardens\, and see the progress we’re making! Refreshments will be served. \nFree event! Register here: Registration is requested but not required.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-open-house/
LOCATION:Apple Creek\, 3201 Hercules Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T090000
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CREATED:20240628T191315Z
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UID:8817-1724835600-1724846400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-111/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240823T132915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T132915Z
UID:8949-1725008400-1725019200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Country Ridge Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This 34.6 acre parcel of open space is designated for the restoration of prairies\, wetlands and wet prairie elements. The existing remnant core of prairies and wetlands will be expanded as we continue our restoration efforts. For this workday we’ll be targeting honeysuckle\, the dreaded multiflora rose\, and other invasive brush as well!Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwS2hnQds5Ku3rPU7
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/country-ridge-restoration-workday-2/
LOCATION:Country Ridge\, 1290 Savanna Ln.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T203815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T203815Z
UID:8959-1725440400-1725451200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-112/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240628T192531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T192531Z
UID:8828-1725699600-1725710400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:These workdays are hosted by our extraordinary steward\, Margee Pieper\, who has been a vital part of the successes at this site. Under her thoughtful leadership\, the history and beauty of Irish oaks is finally revealed for everyone to enjoy. Location for this workday is yet to be determined but if it’s not too hot we’ll probably be working to clear the upland near the pond on the west side of the preserve. \nDirections: From Rt. 14 in Harvard\, take Brink St east for 1.7 miles. Turn right (south) onto Schultz Rd and continue for 0.3 miles. Turn left (east) onto Lincoln Rd\, and continue for 0.5 miles. The entrance to the site will be on the right (south) and is a gravel lane between a wooded fencerow and a hayfield. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field. \nNearest address: 19017 Lincoln Rd Harvard \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/6rTt1GxYacwxE4xT8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-34/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T203947Z
UID:8960-1726045200-1726056000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-113/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T204035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204035Z
UID:8962-1726045200-1726056000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-114/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240909T143909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143909Z
UID:8997-1726131600-1726142400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:York Conservation Area Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This small\, 2.5 acre site was donated to The Land Conservancy in 2011. Although small in size\, it’s proximity to a high quality wetland complex which is adjacent to our Tryon Creek Woods site make it an important corridor for wildlife. This parcel was densely wooded with several giant white oaks and many smaller shagbark hickory but is slowly being thinned of weedy tree species with each visit! This workday will focus on continuing to untangle the beneficial native trees and shrubs from the bittersweet and porcelain vine that’s choking them and removing large white poplar. \nPark in front of the preserve on either side of the road. \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/tLcdNkvxjFMLPZ4D8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/york-conservation-area-restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:York Conservation Area\, 6016 Giant Oaks Rd.\, Wonder Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240718T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152054Z
UID:8857-1726221600-1726239600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your native plants\, trees and shrubs from TLC’s fall sale!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-sustainability-sale-pickup-6/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240718T152151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152151Z
UID:8859-1726308000-1726315200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your native plants\, trees and shrubs from TLC’s fall sale!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-sustainability-sale-pickup-7/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240913T190443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T190443Z
UID:9001-1726477200-1726488000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Country Ridge Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This small but significant parcel of open space is designated for the restoration of prairies\, wetlands and wet prairie elements. It is the purpose of this Easement to assure that the Property will be retained forever in its natural and open space condition as a restoration area and natural habitat. The existing remnant core of prairies and wetlands will be expanded as we continue our restoration efforts. For this workday we’ll be targeting honeysuckle\, the dreaded multiflora rose\, and other invasive brush as well! \nPin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwS2hnQds5Ku3rPU7
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/country-ridge-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Country Ridge\, 1290 Savanna Ln.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T204148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204148Z
UID:8964-1726650000-1726660800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-115/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240612T140810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T140810Z
UID:8770-1726650000-1726668000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:September Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
DESCRIPTION:An event intended for women farmers and farmland owners to join other women to share ideas\, stories\, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as regeneratively grazed livestock\, agritourism\, and whole farm planning.\nSpecial guests include: Colleen Biver\, Terra Vitae Farms; Marisa Maggio\, Starry Nights Farm \nMeeting location: Bluestem Farm and Events 9316 IL-173\, Hebron\, IL 60034 \nFarm visit: Terra Vitae Farms\, 2208 Greenwood Rd\, Woodstock\, IL 60098 \nWednesday September 18\, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.\nTerra Vitae Farms\, Woodstock\, IL\nRegistration: $5\, please register here \nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, Sept. 16
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/september-learning-circle-for-women-farmland-owners/
LOCATION:Bluestem Farm and Events\, 9316 IL Route 173\, Hebron\, IL\, 60034
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240913T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T185021Z
UID:8999-1726909200-1726920000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Yonder Prairie Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for this TLC restoration workday at our gorgeous Yonder Prairie! This workday is hosted by two cool lady stewards\, Carol and Melissa. Thanks to their selfless devotion to the site\, Yonder is looking more and more like the natural landscape it once was. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Yonder in full bloom! You’ll meet up with Melissa by the kiosk at the top of the bluff\, off of Westwood Tr. in Westwood subdivision. From there she will guide you to your workday destination at the base of the bluff.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/yonder-prairie-restoration-workday-33/
LOCATION:1295 Westwood Tr. Woodstock\, IL 60098\, 1295 Westwood Tr.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240722T194643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T194643Z
UID:8870-1727082000-1727092800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It’s made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-5/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240829T151312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T151312Z
UID:8983-1727200800-1727206200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Your Oak Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 nurture the next generation of oaks. Join Sarah Michehl\, Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County\, to learn how to care for your oak woods as an entire habitat. This will include methods for analyzing your woods\, identifying and managing invasive species\, planting natives\, and letting the sun shine in to encourage new oaks to grow! \n 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/caring-for-your-oak-woods/
LOCATION:McHenry County College University Center\, 222 E. Church St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204307Z
UID:8965-1727254800-1727265600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-116/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240923T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T173643Z
UID:9015-1727427600-1727438400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Country Ridge Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This small but significant parcel of open space is designated for the restoration of prairies\, wetlands and wet prairie elements. It is the purpose of this Easement to assure that the Property will be retained forever in its natural and open space condition as a restoration area and natural habitat. The existing remnant core of prairies and wetlands will be expanded as we continue our restoration efforts. For this workday we’ll be targeting honeysuckle\, the dreaded multiflora rose\, and other invasive brush as well! \nPin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwS2hnQds5Ku3rPU7
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/country-ridge-restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:Country Ridge\, 1290 Savanna Ln.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240312T185107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T153030Z
UID:8458-1727461800-1727474400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Art of the Land
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the work of fine artists and skilled artisans who are inspired by the local landscape to create unique works of art. 30% of all art sales support TLC’s land preservation work in McHenry County. The show takes place at the beautiful Starline Factory in Harvard\, a work of art in itself! Art of the Land is TLC’s biggest fundraiser of the year\, and all proceeds fund land preservation in McHenry County.\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for two nights of:\n\nBeautiful art and artisan items for purchase (think holiday gifts!)\nPhotography and People’s Choice photo contest voting\nAtrocious Poets\nRaffles\nAppetizers and cash bar\nLive music\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/art-of-the-land-5/
LOCATION:The Starline Factory\, 306 W. Front St.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,TLC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240312T185124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T153057Z
UID:8461-1727548200-1727560800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Art of the Land
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the work of fine artists and skilled artisans who are inspired by the local landscape to create unique works of art. 30% of all art sales support TLC’s land preservation work in McHenry County. The show takes place at the beautiful Starline Factory in Harvard\, a work of art in itself! Art of the Land is TLC’s biggest fundraiser of the year\, and all proceeds fund land preservation in McHenry County.\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for two nights of:\n\nBeautiful art and artisan items for purchase (think holiday gifts!)\nPhotography and People’s Choice photo contest voting\nAtrocious Poets\nRaffles\nAppetizers and cash bar\nLive music\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/art-of-the-land-6/
LOCATION:The Starline Factory\, 306 W. Front St.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,TLC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204401Z
UID:8966-1727859600-1727870400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-117/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20241001T151006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T151006Z
UID:9042-1727949600-1727960400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Boloria Meadows Restoration Workday - Check out the new addition!
DESCRIPTION:Did you hear there’s been an addition to our Boloria Nature Preserve? It’s true! The newly purchased acreage is a continuation of Boloria’s southwestern oak woods and links to Ridge road where we hope to establish connecting trails and create a permanent entrance to the preserve. Come be a part of this historic workday that will focus on clearing an overgrown area for Boloria’s first parking lot! \nThe pin will take you to the address listed above which is the last driveway off of Ridge Rd before you reach the intersection with Bull Valley Rd. You’ll see a big brown house when you pull into the driveway. Park in the grassy area off to the left.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/boloria-meadows-restoration-workday-check-out-the-new-addition/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20241001T151239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T151239Z
UID:9044-1728122400-1728133200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:These workdays are hosted by our extraordinary steward\, Margee Pieper\, who has been a vital part of the successes at this site. Under her thoughtful leadership\, the history and beauty of Irish oaks is finally revealed for everyone to enjoy. Location for this workday is yet to be determined but if it’s not too hot we’ll probably be working to clear the upland near the pond on the west side of the preserve. \nNearest address: 19017 Lincoln Rd Harvard \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/6rTt1GxYacwxE4xT8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-35/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20241007T150037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T150037Z
UID:9065-1728295200-1728306000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It’s made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-10/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240829T150844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T150844Z
UID:8982-1728410400-1728415800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator-Friendly Garden Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:What do you do with your native plant garden over the winter? Join Sarah Michehl\, community ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County\, to learn techniques for preparing your native plant garden for the upcoming fall and winter season while supporting pollinators and birds. \n 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-friendly-garden-cleanup/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131805
CREATED:20240826T204433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T195515Z
UID:8967-1728468000-1728478800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we’re making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We’ll be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-118/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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