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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \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\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-woods-restoration-workday-6/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T130000
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SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we\, and the Blandings Turtles\, need your help to get rid of it! \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 fence row and a farm field. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-12/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
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SUMMARY:Women's Work: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers - Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Woman Farmer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer! While over half of U.S. farming operations are owned by women\, they still face systemic structural and social barriers that affect their lives\, businesses and the health of their land. TLC and CCAL work to support these FarmHers who grow & care for McHenry County. Join us in celebrating them and learn how you can support them too! \n\n\n\n\n\n5:45 p.m. -Doors Open\n6:00 p.m. – Film Starts \n\n\n\n\nPanel with local women FarmHers to follow. FREE Popcorn & Refreshments!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/womens-work-the-untold-story-of-americas-female-farmers-film-screening/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium\, 8900 US 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260202T221221Z
CREATED:20251202T192448Z
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SUMMARY:TLC's 35th Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the people and places that make TLC the vital organization it is\, and enjoy an afternoon “high tea” catered by Hazel’s\, which includes sandwiches\, salad\, desserts\, coffee\, tea and a cash bar. \nAt the celebration\, you will have the opportunity to bid on exciting silent auction items\, and of course take the time to connect with friends old and new. Invite a friend – this is a great opportunity to learn more about how TLC preserves land for life in McHenry County!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-35th-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:The Reserve at Black Oak\, 19517 Lembcke Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,TLC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000
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SUMMARY:Donato Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 clearing invasive brush along the eastern boundary of the preserve.\nWe’ll enter the conservation area at the new entrance; so\, please park at the intersection of Gerry St. and Kimball. If you get there after the crew has left the parking area\, head in and follow the sound of chainsaws.\n\nDirections: from the square in downtown Woodstock\, head south to South St. Turn right (west) and follow that for 0.3 miles. Turn left (south) onto Gerry St. and continue for 0.4 miles. Park along Gerry St. near Kimball. If you happen to arrive a little late just follow the smoke and the sound of chainsaws.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/donato-woods-restoration-workday-6/
LOCATION:Donato Woods Workday\, 1026 Gerry St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \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\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-woods-restoration-workday-7/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
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SUMMARY:Plan Your Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Planning to start a new native plant garden this spring? Join Sarah Michehl from TLC at the Woodstock Library. She will cover site preparation\, favorite plant choices\, the pollinator connection\, and vital maintenance tips to make any garden a success.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/plan-your-native-plant-garden/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library\, 414 W. Judd St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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SUMMARY:Ryders Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a restoration workday at one of Woodstock’s beautiful natural areas! For this workday we’ll continue to clear brush on the north side of the park. We’ll focus on the invasive shrubs and trees that are obstructing the boundaries to allow more light to reach the plants in understory and provide an unobstructed view into the woods. \nDirections: From the intersection of 14 and 47\, head north on 47\, Turn left on Lake Ave\, and then left on Dick Tracy Ave. Park near the playground and we’ll walk over to the work area together.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/ryders-woods-restoration-workday-6/
LOCATION:Ryders Woods\, 556 Lake Ave.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T143000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to iNaturalist and Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted to learn how to use iNaturalist to record your wildlife sightings? We can help! TLC is participating in the City Nature Challenge and we want you to join us on this citizen-science adventure. We will be looking primarily at willows in bloom to find early bumblebees and other insects visiting them. We will help you identify what we see and show you how to use iNaturalist so you can start contributing your own sightings. City Nature Challenge is an annual\, worldwide citizen science project and competition between cities/regions that utilizes iNaturalist to document life and the natural world. For more info\, please visit: https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/ \nDate/time: Friday\, April 24\, 1-2:30 p.m.\nLocation: Hennen Conservation Area\nFee: Free\, please register at the link
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/introduction-to-inaturalist-and-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T093000
DTSTAMP:20260205T212746Z
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SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:It’s spring migration time! Join us at Irish Oaks Nature Preserve to look for various birds as they migrate back to their summer breeding grounds. We’ll look for warblers\, vireos\, sparrows\, raptors\, orioles and more! \nPlease register at the link.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/migratory-bird-hike/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the different plant and animal life found in McHenry County? Have you wanted to learn how to use iNaturalist to record your wildlife sightings? This is the event for you! TLC is participating in the City Nature Challenge and we want you to join us on this citizen-science adventure. We will look for every plant\, bird\, insect\, mammal\, etc. we can find while helping you identify what we see and show you how to use iNaturalist so you can start contributing your own sightings. \nDate/time: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\, 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19019 Lincoln Rd. Harvard\nFee: Free\, please register
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/city-nature-challenge-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130740Z
CREATED:20260427T130740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T130740Z
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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays are returning\, thanks to our new site co-steward: Julie!! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, 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 the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \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\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-21/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131110Z
CREATED:20260427T131110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131110Z
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SUMMARY:Queen Anne Cemetery Prairie Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come say “Hello” to one of our newest sites\, Queen Anne Cemetery Prairie and its site steward: Gary! TLC recently acquired this property\, which is the eternal resting place for some of the county’s early European settlers\, and is especially significant due to its remnant plant communities and the intact condition of the plant soil microbiome. However\, like so many others\, this tiny slice of original Illinois prairie has experienced heavy encroachment from several invasive species. \nThis workday will be a bit different offering: LIMITED SURGICAL chainsaw work\, loppering/hand cutting small woody invasives\, string trimming\, and pulling/digging invasive weeds. \nDirections: From the intersection of route 47 and Charles Rd. head east on Charles Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. At the traffic circle\, take the 2nd exit to continue on Charles Rd. Continue for 0.7 miles and turn left onto Queen Anne Rd. Continue for 0.3 miles and you’ll see Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery on your left. Continue past the cemetery taking a right onto Pheasant Ln. Pull off to the side of the road to park and walk over to the cemetery.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/queen-anne-cemetery-prairie-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery\, 2413 N. Queen Anne Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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