• Native Seed Collection for the Home Gardener

    Crystal Lake Public Library 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake, IL

    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 […]

    Free
  • Forest Bathing Walk

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

    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 […]

    $30
  • Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

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

    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 […]

  • Native Seed Collection for the Home Gardener

    McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $15
  • Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    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 […]

  • Apple Creek Food Forest Open House

    Apple Creek 3201 Hercules Rd., Woodstock, IL, United States

    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. Free event! Register here: Registration is requested but not required.

    Free