WOODSTOCK – The Land Conservancy of McHenry County welcomes volunteers to help take care of local natural areas at three events, including one today.

No experience is necessary. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear work shoes and gloves, and bring water. Refreshments and tools will be provided.

• York Plant and Animal Sanctuary Workday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Giant Oaks Road in Wonder Lake. This property has rare specimens, such as sycamores and witch hazel, that were planted by the late McHenry County College horticulture professor Dick York. To get there from the intersection of Howe Road and Giant Oaks Road north of Greenwood, go north on Giant Oaks for 0.3 miles. Park on the east side of the road; this site has no driveway.