Congratulations to the 2022 Art of the Land Award Winners
Best in Show – Alfred Stark, Self Portrait as a Sparrow
Honorable Mention – Mary Mariutto, Mushroom #31
Honorable Mention – Tom Cubr, Fields and Stream…
Winter Night’s Family Fun Event Jan. 13
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 …
Battle against Buckthorn and Its Buddies Webinar
Do you want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle? Join Sarah Michehl from TLC to learn …
Become a Member of TLC This Fall!
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…
Volunteer at Art of the Land
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…
Seed Sharing Day Oct. 15
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 …
Fall Celebration and Memorial Oak Planting Oct. 8
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 …
Howl at the Wolf Oak Oct. 21
Enjoy s’mores around a bonfire, delicious chili, a guided hike and family nature activities! Come spend an evening in the company of a 300-plus year-old oak …
Learn about spring ephemerals – videos
The short-lived season of spring epehemerals is here! Learn about a couple of McHenry County’s early-blooming native plants in these videos.
TLC Protects 300+ Acres for New Park in Public-Private Conservation Partnership
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bold Bison Communications & Consulting, [email protected]
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Enter TLC’s 2022 Amateur Photography Contest
Art of the Land Amateur Photography Contest
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) hosts this contest every year to highlight the inspiring natural …
Vernal Pool Hike
Vernal pools are a little known but extremely important feature that occurs in our McHenry County Oak Woods. Come learn why these pools are essential for amp…
Learn about The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy at TLC’s Annual Celebration Brunch
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…
TLC receives $16,440 mission grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County
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…
Volunteer at a restoration workday in McHenry County!
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…
What does it mean to be an accredited land trust?
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…
Wednesday Walks: OAKtober Edition
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 Circle for Women Farmland Owners
Learning Circles provide women the opportunity to meet other landowners, share their farm successes and challenges, discuss goals for their land, and get adv…
CLIP program wish list
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…
Wednesday Walks in May and June
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…
Tree and Shrub Identification Class
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 Pool Hike
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…
Tomatoes 101
Learn how to grow tomatoes!
This webinar will give you an introduction to growing tomatoes covering all the basics, from planting to harvesting…
Composting and Water Conservation Webinars
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 for the Home Landscape Webinar
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
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
CLIP Program Details: Skills gained
Land management: Invasive removal, site preparation and restoration techniques will be reviewed for ongoing TLC re…
Plan Your Native Plant Garden – Webinar
Planning to start a new native plant garden this spring?
Get ready for spring and get…
Betty White Oak
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 …
A legacy of nature preserved in Harvard
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…
TLC Preserves 83.5 Acres in Harvard
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…
Try a compass course at Wolf 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…
What can I do to make it better?
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…
Volunteer to help oaks
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 more about oak trees Learn to support and incorporate oaks in your landscape. Programs include: How to Convert Lawn to a Wildflower Meadow wit…
Plant Oaks
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…
A girl, a boy and the land: A family preserves 80 acres
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…
Congratulations to the 2019 Art of the Land Winning Artists!
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…
Amateur Photography Contest Site Descriptions
Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve, Bull Valley
36 acres preserved in 2004, transferred to TLC in 2017
Today, it is a challenge to find undiscovered natural…
Virtual Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
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…
Local sources for farm-fresh food
A listing of local sources for farm-fresh food. Meats, Veggies and more MM Graff of M’s Organic Farm14101 Washington StreetWoodstock, IL 60098630-94…
Some of those recognized by the Memorial & Celebration Oaks
“Sister Trees”
At peace together in heaven
In memory of…
Kimberly Petersen
September 21, 1964 – June 7, 1974
Deanna Marie Bracke…
Wingate Circle
“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…
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