Description: The landowners began their native prairie restoration project in 2017. After clearing invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle, they began seeding small areas with native seeds. Each year, additional sections were added to their native prairie restoration project which currently stands at 2 1/2 to 3 acres. Maturing native plant areas, […]
Description: Two walks in one! We'll start off at Christ the King Church in Wonder Lake, and afterwards will move a half a mile to the property of John Shiel, who was involved with restoring the church property. John writes of the church prairie: What if 20 years of relaxed […]
Description: The Blue Farm is an 80 acre conservation and agricultural easement owned by Kevin Yapp and Alisha Mowbray. Since purchasing the property in 2019, Kevin and Alisha have developed an ornamental garden to replace some of the lawn around the home featuring mainly native plants and have begun to […]
The WPPC's next Business Meeting will be Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area. The major topic of discussion will be next year's budget. The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.