Tag: McHenry County

Splendor in the Grass

Written on August 31, 2020.

After traveling 6,000 miles from Argentina, you make a stop in Alden, Illinois. You are a bobolink, one of the most traveled migratory songbirds in the world, and the only male songbird in North America adorned with the colors...

Piscasaw Gardens blossoms at new location

Written on July 1, 2020.

Sonja and Rich Brook have built a legacy on their farm in rural Harvard. People who frequent the Woodstock Farmers Market know the Brooks for their flavored popcorn, fresh vegetables and flowering plants. After many years of...

TLC reaches milestone in 5000 Acre Challenge

Written on June 3, 2020.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is pleased to announce that since the launch of the 5000 Acre Challenge in late January, private landowners and municipalities have increased the total to over 4,000 acres of oak woods...

Video: A look at TLC’s accomplishments in agriculture in 2019

Written on January 16, 2020.

As we look back on 2019, we thank Food:Land:Opportunity for their generous support of our work to promote local food farmers and regenerative farming in McHenry County. The video below provides a snapshot of what was accomplished...

TLC Preserves 83 Acres of Wetland, Sedge Meadow and Wet Prairie in Woodstock

Written on December 27, 2019.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) has preserved an 83-acre property, Slough Creek Wetland Bank, located northwest of Woodstock on Jankowski Road. The parcel lies within the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and...

Hawk release at Wolf Oak Woods

Written on December 6, 2019.

Earlier this fall a young red-tailed hawk was found at Wolf Oak Woods that had likely been clipped by a car. She had a concussion and other injuries. Staff from the MCCD Wildlife Rehabilitation Center picked her up and cared...