The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
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Preserving land for life in McHenry County, Illinois
Exciting news! A generous donor will donate $50 for each person who joins The Land Conservancy of McHenry County by Dec. 31. We help people preserve land so it stays natural land - for life.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Exciting news! A generous donor will donate $50 for each person who joins The Land Conservancy of McHenry County by Dec. 31. We help people preserve land so it stays natural land - for life.
conservemc.org/become-a-mem...
conservemc.org/become-a-mem...
Art of the Land is Oct. 24 & 25! Join the fun - get your tickets today! Tickets are $15 in advance & $20 at the door. www.artofheland.org
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#artshow
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#woodstockil
#artshow
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Art of the Land is Oct. 24 & 25! Join the fun - get your tickets today! Tickets are $15 in advance & $20 at the door. www.artofheland.org
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#artshow
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#artshow
Thank you to Zach Micho, Eagle Scout candidate, and his fellow scouts of Troop 153 for building the new kiosk at the entrance to Thompson Road Preserve in Bull Valley!
📸 David Ducci
📸 David Ducci
September 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thank you to Zach Micho, Eagle Scout candidate, and his fellow scouts of Troop 153 for building the new kiosk at the entrance to Thompson Road Preserve in Bull Valley!
📸 David Ducci
📸 David Ducci
TLC's Lisa Maier is Conservation@Home certified! Read and learn how she has created a haven for birds, insects and more!
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#nativeplants
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#nativeplants
September 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
TLC's Lisa Maier is Conservation@Home certified! Read and learn how she has created a haven for birds, insects and more!
conservemc.org/conservation...
#nativeplants
conservemc.org/conservation...
#nativeplants
Check out the bees drawn to the butterfly weed that happily grows at this Conservation@Home property in Marengo.
Thank you to Jennifer Luniewicz-Martins for the photos!
Learn more about Conservation@Home here:
conservemc.org/conservation...
Thank you to Jennifer Luniewicz-Martins for the photos!
Learn more about Conservation@Home here:
conservemc.org/conservation...
July 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Check out the bees drawn to the butterfly weed that happily grows at this Conservation@Home property in Marengo.
Thank you to Jennifer Luniewicz-Martins for the photos!
Learn more about Conservation@Home here:
conservemc.org/conservation...
Thank you to Jennifer Luniewicz-Martins for the photos!
Learn more about Conservation@Home here:
conservemc.org/conservation...
Happy Earth Day from your friends at TLC!
Some simple ways to take action today:
🌳 Visit a TLC preserve right here in McHenry County
🌳 Plant a native plant - you can order one today
🌳 Become a TLC volunteer and help preserve land for life!
www.conservemc.org
📸 Cheri Magrini, 2024 #earthday
Some simple ways to take action today:
🌳 Visit a TLC preserve right here in McHenry County
🌳 Plant a native plant - you can order one today
🌳 Become a TLC volunteer and help preserve land for life!
www.conservemc.org
📸 Cheri Magrini, 2024 #earthday
April 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Happy Earth Day from your friends at TLC!
Some simple ways to take action today:
🌳 Visit a TLC preserve right here in McHenry County
🌳 Plant a native plant - you can order one today
🌳 Become a TLC volunteer and help preserve land for life!
www.conservemc.org
📸 Cheri Magrini, 2024 #earthday
Some simple ways to take action today:
🌳 Visit a TLC preserve right here in McHenry County
🌳 Plant a native plant - you can order one today
🌳 Become a TLC volunteer and help preserve land for life!
www.conservemc.org
📸 Cheri Magrini, 2024 #earthday
Got sunny areas in your yard? Consider these native full-sun options, available during TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale. The sale closes April 23, so place your order today! store.conservemc.org/collections/...
Pale purple coneflower/showy goldenrod/slender mountain mint/prairie dock/stiff goldenrod
Pale purple coneflower/showy goldenrod/slender mountain mint/prairie dock/stiff goldenrod
April 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Got sunny areas in your yard? Consider these native full-sun options, available during TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale. The sale closes April 23, so place your order today! store.conservemc.org/collections/...
Pale purple coneflower/showy goldenrod/slender mountain mint/prairie dock/stiff goldenrod
Pale purple coneflower/showy goldenrod/slender mountain mint/prairie dock/stiff goldenrod
Did you know that TLC is selling local vegetable and herb plants during its Native Plant Sale? You can order today or shop in-person May 16 &17! Check out the selection here:
store.conservemc.org/collections/...
#nativeplants #locallygrown #mchenrycounty #woodstockil
store.conservemc.org/collections/...
#nativeplants #locallygrown #mchenrycounty #woodstockil
April 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Did you know that TLC is selling local vegetable and herb plants during its Native Plant Sale? You can order today or shop in-person May 16 &17! Check out the selection here:
store.conservemc.org/collections/...
#nativeplants #locallygrown #mchenrycounty #woodstockil
store.conservemc.org/collections/...
#nativeplants #locallygrown #mchenrycounty #woodstockil
TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale is open! Order your plants now, then pick them up in May. store.conservemc.org
Pickup dates - we will also have thousands of plants for you to shop in person!
Friday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
McHenry County Fairgrounds
Pickup dates - we will also have thousands of plants for you to shop in person!
Friday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
McHenry County Fairgrounds
April 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale is open! Order your plants now, then pick them up in May. store.conservemc.org
Pickup dates - we will also have thousands of plants for you to shop in person!
Friday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
McHenry County Fairgrounds
Pickup dates - we will also have thousands of plants for you to shop in person!
Friday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
McHenry County Fairgrounds
Have you been thinking about attending TLC's Annual Celebration? It's getting close to sold out, so reserve your seat today!
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#mchenrycounty
#agroforestry
#sustainablefarming
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#mchenrycounty
#agroforestry
#sustainablefarming
March 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Have you been thinking about attending TLC's Annual Celebration? It's getting close to sold out, so reserve your seat today!
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
#mchenrycounty
#agroforestry
#sustainablefarming
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
#mchenrycounty
#agroforestry
#sustainablefarming
Here are some stunning photos (especially at the end) of the prescribed burn at Gateway Park yesterday. Thank you to Doug Frey for the photos!
#prescribedburn
#ecologicalrestoration
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#controlledburn
#prescribedburn
#ecologicalrestoration
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#controlledburn
March 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Here are some stunning photos (especially at the end) of the prescribed burn at Gateway Park yesterday. Thank you to Doug Frey for the photos!
#prescribedburn
#ecologicalrestoration
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#controlledburn
#prescribedburn
#ecologicalrestoration
#mchenrycounty
#woodstockil
#controlledburn
This great crew conducted a prescribed burn at Wolf Oak Woods yesterday! (Not pictured, Randy Schietzelt who had to leave before the pic was taken!) Prescribed burns are an important tool in the management of invasive species &encourage healthy, new growth.
#prescribedburn #ecological #mchenrycounty
#prescribedburn #ecological #mchenrycounty
March 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This great crew conducted a prescribed burn at Wolf Oak Woods yesterday! (Not pictured, Randy Schietzelt who had to leave before the pic was taken!) Prescribed burns are an important tool in the management of invasive species &encourage healthy, new growth.
#prescribedburn #ecological #mchenrycounty
#prescribedburn #ecological #mchenrycounty
It's not going to be this snowy today, but enjoy this photo of a wintry blue jay taken at one of our Conservation@Home properties.
Thank you Cheri Magrini, for the photo!
#bluejay #nature #mchenrycounty
Thank you Cheri Magrini, for the photo!
#bluejay #nature #mchenrycounty
March 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It's not going to be this snowy today, but enjoy this photo of a wintry blue jay taken at one of our Conservation@Home properties.
Thank you Cheri Magrini, for the photo!
#bluejay #nature #mchenrycounty
Thank you Cheri Magrini, for the photo!
#bluejay #nature #mchenrycounty
Today (March 6) is the last day to get early-bird pricing at TLC's Annual Celebration! Save $10 and register today!
Silent auction, cash bar, high tea, fun people & more!
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture. conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Silent auction, cash bar, high tea, fun people & more!
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture. conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
March 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today (March 6) is the last day to get early-bird pricing at TLC's Annual Celebration! Save $10 and register today!
Silent auction, cash bar, high tea, fun people & more!
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture. conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Silent auction, cash bar, high tea, fun people & more!
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture. conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Get some recommendations on native trees and shrubs that will thrive in your home landscape. A free webinar from TLC!
Please register by March 10.
A recording will be sent to registered participants.
conservemc.org/gardening-wi...
#nativeplants #plantnative #mchenrycounty
Please register by March 10.
A recording will be sent to registered participants.
conservemc.org/gardening-wi...
#nativeplants #plantnative #mchenrycounty
March 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Get some recommendations on native trees and shrubs that will thrive in your home landscape. A free webinar from TLC!
Please register by March 10.
A recording will be sent to registered participants.
conservemc.org/gardening-wi...
#nativeplants #plantnative #mchenrycounty
Please register by March 10.
A recording will be sent to registered participants.
conservemc.org/gardening-wi...
#nativeplants #plantnative #mchenrycounty
Today is World Wildlife Day! And that's what TLC does - preserve land for life! Learn more at www.conservemc.org
#worldwildlifeday
#mchenrycounty
#wildlife
#nature
#worldwildlifeday
#mchenrycounty
#wildlife
#nature
March 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today is World Wildlife Day! And that's what TLC does - preserve land for life! Learn more at www.conservemc.org
#worldwildlifeday
#mchenrycounty
#wildlife
#nature
#worldwildlifeday
#mchenrycounty
#wildlife
#nature
Join the fun at TLC's 34th Annual Celebration! Reserve your seat today! Early bird rates until March 6
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Guest speaker Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture.
Tickets:
$55 TLC member, $65 after March 6
$65 Nonmember, $75 after March 6
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Guest speaker Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture.
Tickets:
$55 TLC member, $65 after March 6
$65 Nonmember, $75 after March 6
February 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Join the fun at TLC's 34th Annual Celebration! Reserve your seat today! Early bird rates until March 6
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Guest speaker Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture.
Tickets:
$55 TLC member, $65 after March 6
$65 Nonmember, $75 after March 6
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Guest speaker Mark Shepard, award-winning author of the book Restoration Agriculture.
Tickets:
$55 TLC member, $65 after March 6
$65 Nonmember, $75 after March 6
Have you missed any of TLC's recent webinars on native plants? They are now posted on our YouTube channel - watch and share! www.youtube.com/@LandConserv...
February 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Have you missed any of TLC's recent webinars on native plants? They are now posted on our YouTube channel - watch and share! www.youtube.com/@LandConserv...
TLC helps preserve land for life in McHenry County. You can help. Become a member today! www.conservemc.org/donate
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#mchenrycounty
February 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
TLC helps preserve land for life in McHenry County. You can help. Become a member today! www.conservemc.org/donate
#mchenrycounty
#mchenrycounty
Prescribed burns are an important tool in the management of invasive species and encourage healthy, new growth. Learn how to use fire to manage prairies, wetlands and woodlands safely.
Safety equipment will be provided.
Limited to 10 participants, so register early!
conservemc.org/learn-to-bur...
Safety equipment will be provided.
Limited to 10 participants, so register early!
conservemc.org/learn-to-bur...
February 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Prescribed burns are an important tool in the management of invasive species and encourage healthy, new growth. Learn how to use fire to manage prairies, wetlands and woodlands safely.
Safety equipment will be provided.
Limited to 10 participants, so register early!
conservemc.org/learn-to-bur...
Safety equipment will be provided.
Limited to 10 participants, so register early!
conservemc.org/learn-to-bur...
Snow makes a beautiful photo!
Enter TLC's Amateur Photo Contest, get assigned to a site and submit your photos! It's $10 to enter 3 photos in the contest. Learn more here: conservemc.org/photo-contest/
📸 Robin Rosenau, Remington Grove
#mchenrycounty
Enter TLC's Amateur Photo Contest, get assigned to a site and submit your photos! It's $10 to enter 3 photos in the contest. Learn more here: conservemc.org/photo-contest/
📸 Robin Rosenau, Remington Grove
#mchenrycounty
February 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Snow makes a beautiful photo!
Enter TLC's Amateur Photo Contest, get assigned to a site and submit your photos! It's $10 to enter 3 photos in the contest. Learn more here: conservemc.org/photo-contest/
📸 Robin Rosenau, Remington Grove
#mchenrycounty
Enter TLC's Amateur Photo Contest, get assigned to a site and submit your photos! It's $10 to enter 3 photos in the contest. Learn more here: conservemc.org/photo-contest/
📸 Robin Rosenau, Remington Grove
#mchenrycounty
Reserve your seat at TLC's 34th Annual Celebration!
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, author of the book Restoration Agriculture. Mark founded New Forest Farm in WI in 1994. It’s now one of the most developed and productive perennial farms in North America.
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, author of the book Restoration Agriculture. Mark founded New Forest Farm in WI in 1994. It’s now one of the most developed and productive perennial farms in North America.
February 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Reserve your seat at TLC's 34th Annual Celebration!
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, author of the book Restoration Agriculture. Mark founded New Forest Farm in WI in 1994. It’s now one of the most developed and productive perennial farms in North America.
conservemc.org/annual-celeb...
Our guest speaker is Mark Shepard, author of the book Restoration Agriculture. Mark founded New Forest Farm in WI in 1994. It’s now one of the most developed and productive perennial farms in North America.
Do you have shady spots in your yard? Fill them with beautiful native plants! Learn how in this free TLC webinar. Register by Feb. 17 at noon. Can't attend at the time of the webinar? Sign up and you'll receive a recording to watch at your convenience.
conservemc.org/native-plant...
#nativeplants
conservemc.org/native-plant...
#nativeplants
February 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Do you have shady spots in your yard? Fill them with beautiful native plants! Learn how in this free TLC webinar. Register by Feb. 17 at noon. Can't attend at the time of the webinar? Sign up and you'll receive a recording to watch at your convenience.
conservemc.org/native-plant...
#nativeplants
conservemc.org/native-plant...
#nativeplants
We 🩷 our members, volunteers and friends! Thank you for all you do to Preserve Land for Life in McHenry County!
February 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We 🩷 our members, volunteers and friends! Thank you for all you do to Preserve Land for Life in McHenry County!
Free webinar to learn about compost!
Celebrate this precious natural resource. Learn why sustainable communities begin with compost, DIY food-scrap composting, the importance of compost quality and more. Please register for Zoom link to attend.
conservemc.org/making-and-u...
Celebrate this precious natural resource. Learn why sustainable communities begin with compost, DIY food-scrap composting, the importance of compost quality and more. Please register for Zoom link to attend.
conservemc.org/making-and-u...
February 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Free webinar to learn about compost!
Celebrate this precious natural resource. Learn why sustainable communities begin with compost, DIY food-scrap composting, the importance of compost quality and more. Please register for Zoom link to attend.
conservemc.org/making-and-u...
Celebrate this precious natural resource. Learn why sustainable communities begin with compost, DIY food-scrap composting, the importance of compost quality and more. Please register for Zoom link to attend.
conservemc.org/making-and-u...