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Lisa Haderlein

The Land Conservancy's Executive Director
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Blog Posts

Can People and Trees Co-exist?

Trees do a lot for people and communities. Maybe we can learn to work with them rather than cutting them down if they get in the way.

Green Infrastructure: the Living Backbone of our Communities

Natural, living systems are a vital part of the infrastructure in every community.

Rainbarrel Order Deadline Nears

Rainbarrels and tumbling composters can be ordered until 5pm Friday May 4th at www.conservemc.org. Pick up will be May 11-12 in Woodstock and Algonquiin.

Art of the Land Call for Artists, Volunteers, Sponsors and Photographers

TLC's 4th Annual Art of the Land Art Show and Benefit is lookiing for artists, amateur photographers, volunteers and sponsors.

Hackmatack NWR Becoming a Reality

The US Fish & Wildlife Service has released a report recommending the creation of a new wildlife refuge in McHenry County.

Burn Season is Upon Us!

The early arrival of spring means that land managers are out burning natural areas. If you want to learn how to burn safely, TLC is holding a class March 31

Proposed Legislation Would Allow Utilities to Remove Trees

Proposed legislation in Springfield, HB 3884, would give electric utilities the ability to remove trees at their discretion if they felt they posed a threat to their power lines.

February is National Bird-Feeding Month

February is an important time of year to feed wild birds as their natural food sources have dwindled.

How old is that oak?

Information on estimating the age of oak trees.

What Does This Un-Winter Mean?

Just one year ago, we were hit with a major snowstorm. One year later and we've barely had much of a winter. What does this mean for people & nature?