This small, 2.5 acre site was donated to The Land Conservancy in 2011. Although small in size, its 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 […]
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 […]
As the growing season gets underway, now’s the time to strike at malignant weeds that threaten wetland biodiversity. Top of the list at Kish Fen are reed canary grass, purple loosestrife, and broadleaved cattails. We’ll discuss various management techniques and determine the best fit for various parts of the preserve, based on ground conditions. B.Y.O.S. […]
Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Farm 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 […]
Native plants help make the world a better place! TLC has received a grant from Nicor Gas’ Environmental Stewardship program to plant a pollinator garden at Thompson Road Farm in Woodstock. We have a beautiful selection of native plants, but could use some extra hands to plant them! TLC will pre-drill holes for planting, so […]
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 […]
Join Megan Oropeza, TLC’s restoration ecologist, to learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs in our area. Class will be outside, so dress for the weather. Registration required. This event is limited to 15 participants, so please register early.
Tryon is nearly 40 acres and made up of primarily wetland and oak woods. Now that we've finished clearing the brush along the woods eastern edge we'll continue working toward the interior. There are still several big mulberries to remove and enough buckthorn, honeysuckle, and bittersweet to keep several sawyers busy, so come on out […]
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 […]
As the growing season gets underway, now’s the time to strike at malignant weeds that threaten wetland biodiversity. Top of the list at Kish Fen are reed canary grass, purple loosestrife, and broadleaved cattails. We’ll discuss various management techniques and determine the best fit for various parts of the preserve, based on ground conditions. B.Y.O.S. […]
Come on out for this TLC restoration workday at the lovely Yonder Prairie! We'll continue working in the back area of the property in the wooded corner to continue removing mulberry and invasive maple trees. Don't miss this opportunity to see Yonder while the bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming! Let's meet up in the parking lot where David and I will be waiting […]
As the growing season gets underway, now’s the time to strike at malignant weeds that threaten wetland biodiversity. Top of the list at Kish Fen are reed canary grass, purple loosestrife, and broadleaved cattails. We’ll discuss various management techniques and determine the best fit for various parts of the preserve, based on ground conditions. B.Y.O.S. […]
