Schedule a Presentation
We offer a variety of presentations suitable for adults and families. Browse the topics below or we can also tailor a presentation to the needs of your group. All presentations include a question and answer session. We can host your Zoom webinar, or we are happy to have you host as well! A suggested donation of $150 to The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is kindly requested, but not required.
Email Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist or call her at 815-337-9502 ext. 109 for additional information and to schedule a presentation.
- Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden (1 hr) (Winter, Spring, Summer)
- Plan Your Native Plant Garden (1 hr) (Year-Round)
- Native Plants for Small Spaces (1 hr) (Spring, Summer, Late Winter)
- Native Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape (1.5 hrs) (Year-Round)
- Native Shrubs for the Home Landscape (1-1.5 hrs) (Year-Round)
- How to Convert Lawn to a Native Wildflower Meadow from Seed (1-1.5 hrs) (Year-Round)
- Battle Against Buckthorn and Its Buddies: (1 hr) (Year-Round)
- How to Care for Your Oak Woods (1-1.5 hrs) (Year-Round)
- How to Collect and Sow Native Seed (1 hr) (July-October)
- Backyard Water Conservation and Composting (1 hr) (February-April)
- Pollinator-Friendly Fall Garden Cleanup (1 hr) (September-November)
- Native Landscaping for Winter Beauty (1 hr) (November- January)
- The Ecology of Oaks (1 hr) (Year-round)
- Sustainable Yards: Native Replacements for Invasive Shrubs (45 minutes) (Year-Round)