Attend an Event

The Land Conservancy holds a number of events throughout the year that are opportunities for folks to learn about the work TLC does, get involved with TLC, develop new skills, and support land preservation in McHenry County.

Click here to go to the full calendar of events.

Get Involved - Support TLC's Land Preservation Work by helping at an event

• Art of the Land. TLC's fall fundraising event, held at the Historic Starline gallery in Harvard, Illinois is an event not to be missed. On a Friday and Saturday in November, this art show & benefit brings artists and artisans together for a celebration of the land and all it provides. The Planning Team meets in the months before the event at the TLC office, 4622 Dean Street to plan this exciting show.
• Annual Celebration Brunch. Held the last Sunday in January each year, this event brings TLC members and friends together for a celebration of the good works completed in the previous year, as well as recognition for the many volunteers and partners who contribute so much to the mission.
• Annual Rainbarrel & Composter Sale. Every spring, TLC sells recycled plastic rainbarrels and tumbling composters for pick-up in mid-May.
• Spring & Fall Native Tree, Shrub and Plant Sale. TLC works with Majestic Oak Nursery in Spring Grove and Red Buffalo Nursery in Richmond to host an online sale every spring and fall for your native plant garden and restoration needs! 

Learn & Develop New Skills

• Volunteer at a land restoration event. TLC holds restoration events 1-3 times each week. No experience needed - we will train people on basic land restoration techniques that include removal of invasive brush, garlic mustard control and native seed collection. Check the Calendar for upcoming events, or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
• Become an Oak Keeper. Training is held each year to teach landowners how to restore and care for their privately owned oak havitats. Contact Sarah Michehl at 815-337-9502 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Ecological Fire Training is a one-day class held in the early spring to introduce landowners and volunteers to the proper use of ecological burning for natural area management.
• Chainsaw Training is a half-day class held in fall to teach people how to maintain and use a chainsaw properly. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get details on the next class.
• Learn about seed collecting at our Seed Sharing Day. This is an opportunity for people to collect and share native seed for their prairie, savannas and wet habitats.