AAPLD is pleased to welcome the Land Conservancy of McHenry County back to our Art Wall, displaying the entries in the organization's 2026 photo contest.
Amateur photographers are invited to participate in the annual contest, highlighting the beauty and diversity of McHenry County's landscapes. The photos were taken at properties the Land Conservancy has helped protect or restore.
Since its founding in 1991 the Land Conservancy has preserved 3,500 acres of land. Eight sites are open to the public, including Yonder Prairie near Woodstock, Boloria Meadows in the Boone Creek watershed, and Wolf Oak Woods on Route 120 near Wonder Lake. Other sites are conservation easements; private land that is protected from development through a voluntary, permanent agreement between the landowner, and the Land Conservancy.
Stop in and enjoy a look at the plants, animals and inspiring natural beauty of McHenry County!