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New for 2023! Art of the Land Youth Art Exhibit Artwork by Leah Williams TLC would lik…

Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from TLC for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. In this program we will cover basic seed …

Do you think about the future of your farm and what will happen to it after you no longer own it? This free seminar is for farmland owners who would like to …

Through the contributions of many volunteers, the programs TLC is able to offer and the impact it has had on the landscape has grown dramatically. Volunteers…

TLC has created new membership levels and benefits for 2023 in addition to the current membership levels. Sustainability Circle – Join TLC’s Sustainabilit…

TLC is pleased to announce that is the recipient of a two-year Mission Grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County. TLC will receive $19,000 per y…

Art of the Land Amateur Photography Contest Enter today! The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) hosts this contest each year to highlight the i…

Job Openings Work with a great group of people who are passionate about the McHenry County landscape! Please follow the instructions in the job description t…

Planning on starting a new native plant garden this spring? Join us! We will discuss site preparation, favorite easy plant choices for sun and shade, the pol…

Best in Show – Alfred Stark, Self Portrait as a Sparrow Honorable Mention – Mary Mariutto, Mushroom #31 Honorable Mention – Tom Cubr, Fields and Stream…

Bring the whole family out to experience the magic of a Woodstock winter evening. Enjoy a wintery night in the woods complete with bonfires, night hikes and …

Not yet a member of TLC? Join a network of individuals who support the care and preservation of the wetlands, woodlands, prairies and farmland of McHenry Cou…

People like you ensure the success of Art of the Land, TLC’s biggest fundraiser of the year. A variety of volunteer positions are available, including welcom…

Open to TLC members, Seed Sharing Day is an annual event organized by TLC and hosted by a number of landowners. This is an opportunity for people to collect …

Did you purchase an oak tree for the fall planting? The planting will take place on Oct. 8 at Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. You may choose …

The short-lived season of spring epehemerals is here! Learn about a couple of McHenry County’s early-blooming native plants in these videos.  

For Immediate Release Contact: Bold Bison Communications & Consulting, [email protected] (Media Inquiries Only) THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF MCHENRY COUN…

Doug Tallamy will be the guest speaker at TLC’s Annual Celebration Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. He will inspire us with a talk on “The Nature of Oaks: Th…

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) has been awarded a $16,440 Mission Grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County to help fund TLC’s Con…

Do you like spending time outdoors near a crackling fire? Join one of TLC’s restoration workdays in McHenry County! We are always in need of volunteers at ou…

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is proud to be an accredited land trust. Accreditation is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standar…

Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well…

Learning Circles provide women the opportunity to meet other landowners, share their farm successes and challenges, discuss goals for their land, and get adv…

As a nonprofit organization, TLC relies on the generosity of donors for the success of many of our programs. The CLIP team has created a wish list to help en…

Get outside and enjoy some exercise and company on beautiful trails. Join TLC for a simple nature walk every Wednesday in May or June. Attend eight of the ni…

Learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs with Megan Oropeza, TLC’s restoration ecologist. The class will be held outside, so dress for the weathe…

Vernal pools are a little known but extremely important feature that occur in our McHenry County oak woods. Come learn why these pools are essential for amph…

Learn how to grow tomatoes! This webinar will give you an introduction to growing tomatoes covering all the basics, from planting to harvesting…

Water, food waste, and leaves … don’t throw them away, let’s use them! Sarah Michehl from TLC will share some easy ways to conserve water and turn…

Native shrubs provide year-round beauty as well as food and nesting habitat for birds and pollinators. Sarah Michehl from TLC will share info f…

CLIP PROGRAM DETAILS: Field Trips CLIPterns will receive a professional contact from each field trip location and may apply for summer positions at these …

CLIP Program Details: Skills gained Land management: Invasive removal, site preparation and restoration techniques will be reviewed for ongoing TLC re…

 McHenry County’s oldest resident was struck down by the derecho wind on Aug. 10, 2020 (Clockwise from left) An oak seedling thrives in shadow of …

In the 1970s, Alice McCluggage and her family moved from the city to a homestead in Harvard, IL.   The property, covering almost 19 acres, was perfec…

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) has preserved an 83.5-acre parcel, Crowley Oaks Preserve, in Harvard. The property includes remnant oak woods…

Grab your compass (or phone) and head out to Wolf Oak Woods!  Bring the family or yourself out to Wolf Oak Woods to test your compass-wielding skills…

One family’s story of preserving 40 acres of oaks in McHenry County.  Mike and Melody DiGrazia with Roscoe, who loves their property their property t…

There are many ways to help oaks, whether at your own home or throughout McHenry County! Here are some ideas:  Volunteer at a TLC restoration workday …

Learn more about oak trees Learn to support and incorporate oaks in your landscape. Programs include:  How to Convert Lawn to a Wildflower Mead…

Whether planted in your yard or at a public park, planting oaks is one of the best things you can do for the local environment. Buy oaks to plant duri…

This is the story of Alix Blair and her memories of growing up on her family’s land. The Blair family placed a conservation easement on their land in Harv…

Each year one piece of art receives Best in Show and two Honorable Mentions are awarded as well.  Best in Show: Line Dance, Tree Ring Patterns Var. 15…

Are you a woman who owns or manages farmland in McHenry and surrounding counties? You are invited to participate in a discussion that is centered around c…

A listing of local sources for farm-fresh food. Meats, Veggies and more MM Graff of M’s Organic Farm 14101 Washington Street Woodstock, IL 60098 630-9…

  “Sister Trees” At peace together in heaven           In memory of…  Kimberly Petersen September 21, 1964 – June 7, 1974 Deanna Marie Bracke…

“The experience of sitting beneath a bur oak, finding a leopard frog, watching a cooper’s hawk hunt, or discovering a trillium in bloom… these are thin…