Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view this incredible site. Work will continue along the fence line but the parking area will be across the street on Woodland Lane. Directions: From the intersection […]
Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We'll be continuing to clear under the pines southwest of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We'll meet near […]
Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we, and the Blandings Turtles, need your help to get rid […]
Learn how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, plus birds and bees to your yard. Sarah Michehl from TLC will give you easy tips and info on gardening with native plant communities that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need.
Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We'll be continuing to clear under the pines […]
Native plants can bring beauty and ecological health to even the smallest spaces in your yard, but it’s vital to choose the right plants. Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl to hear about her favorite native plants for small garden spaces. We will cover maintenance tips as well!
