Planting for Tomorrow Reforestation Program
Restoring & Preserving Coral Woods Conservation Area
The Planting for Tomorrow reforestation program will replant 25 acres at Coral Woods Conservation Area, in Marengo.
The Coral Woods Conservation Area is on of the largest remaining wooded areas in McHenry County yet it was once a vast 3,000 acre woodland composed of centuries old red, white and bur oaks interspersed with areas of sugar maples. As settlers moved into the area, the resources that the woods offered become important to the needs of everyday life. Throughout the years, large tracts of land were cleared for lumber, fence posts, and firewood. Cultivation followed logging which created ideal conditions for growing crops and grazing livestock. As a result of over a century and a half of intense land use, Coral Woods has been unable to continue its natural process of regeneration, leaving the future of the woods in jeopardy.
Through your donations and involvement, you are contributing to the greater role of conservation and ensuring that the remaining woods will exist for generations to come. The McHenry County Conservation District is dedicated to preserving, restoring and managing this unique natural area.
Deadlines for tree donations:
Spring Planting: September 1
Fall Planting: April 30
Orders will be accepted year-round. Donations received after a deadline will be put towards the next planting date.
Cost:
Single Tree: $30.00
Three Trees: $75
Five Trees: $100
In appreciation for donations and participation, all donors will be published in the Landscapes newsletter and on the website.
Take part in the planting party!!!
The Conservation District encourages tree donors to come out and participate the day of planting.
Spring planting date: Last Friday of April, 10 am - 2 pm
Fall planting date: Last Friday of September, 10 am - 2 pm
Tree species, sizes and numbers will be chosen according to the site's natural community and donation amounts at the time of ordering.
The Conservation District and Mother Nature will be responsible for the care and management of the trees.
To make a donation, download the brochure and form here. To request a Planting for Tomorrow brochure, please call 815-338-6223.