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Learn about The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy at TLC’s Annual Celebration Brunch

Written on November 1, 2021.

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: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees.” Let’s...

TLC receives $16,440 mission grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County

Written on October 29, 2021.

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 Conservation Leader Internship Program (CLIP) in 2022. The grant will...

Volunteer at a restoration workday in McHenry County!

Written on October 25, 2021.

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 our sites in Richmond, Woodstock, Harvard, McHenry and more! Volunteers...

What does it mean to be an accredited land trust?

Written on October 21, 2021.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is proud to be an accredited land trust. Accreditation is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Each accredited land...

Wednesday Walks: OAKtober Edition

Written on August 24, 2021.

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 as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes...

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Written on August 18, 2021.

Learning Circles provide women the opportunity to meet other landowners, share their farm successes and challenges, discuss goals for their land, and get advice and technical assistance. Nearly half of all farmland in Illinois...