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Tree and Shrub Identification

Ryders Woods 556 Lake Ave., Woodstock, IL

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.

$10

Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden!

Johnsburg Library 3000 N. Johnsburg Rd., Johnsburg, IL

Celebrate National Pollinator Week and learn how to attract monarch butterflies and other butterflies, birds, and bees to your yard. Join Sarah Michehl with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for information on gardening with native plants that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need. 

Boloria Meadows Nature Walk

Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL

Join us for a family friendly butterfly and pollinator walk at the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. The preserve contains over 45 acres of high-quality restored wetlands, prairies and oak woodlands. With over 150 species of wildflowers, Boloria is a haven for over 30 species of native butterflies as well as many […]

Common Ground Documentary Screening

McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium 8900 US 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Join us for the McHenry County premiere of the new documentary Common Ground! Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken food system. A sobering yet hopeful independent documentary investigating the often toxic interconnections of farming and food systems, Common Ground explores the […]

Art of the Land

The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, IL

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 […]

Art of the Land

The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, IL

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 […]