We save land.
We save rivers.
PLEASE NOTE: Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our social and ethical responsibility to minimize
our contribution to the spread of it,
our March and April events have been cancelled.
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Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of
The Conservation Foundation’s mission. We will explore rescheduling options when we see how this all unfolds.
We urge you to get outside during this time of isolation,
following social distancing and Shelter In Place guidelines.
Wishing you good health and good spirits –
we’re all in this together!
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The support of more than 5,000 members and 500 volunteers helps us carry out our mission to improve the health of our communities by preserving and restoring open space and natural lands, protecting rivers and watersheds, and promoting stewardship of our environment in northeastern Illinois. We focus our work in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties where we have helped preserve more than 35,000 acres of open space, and we also go where we are needed in LaSalle, DeKalb and Grundy Counties.
The support of more than 5,000 members and 500 volunteers helps us carry out our mission to improve the health of our communities by preserving and restoring open space and natural lands, protecting rivers and watersheds, and promoting stewardship of our environment in northeastern Illinois. We focus our work in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties where we have helped preserve more than 35,000 acres of open space, and we also go where we are needed in LaSalle, DeKalb and Grundy Counties.
Earth Day Virtual Benefit Week
A Word From Our President/CEO
McDonald Farm Online Plant Sale
For the Love of Land
About Us
Simply put, we save land and we save rivers, and we’ve been at it for almost 50 years. Founded in 1972, The Conservation Foundation is one of the region’s oldest and largest not-for-profit land and watershed conservation organizations dedicated to preserving and restoring open space, protecting rivers and watersheds and promoting stewardship of the environment in northeastern Illinois.
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Upcoming events hosted by the Conservation Foundation
The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest is an all-organic farming operation that provides healthy, organic vegetables to the community through the sale of “shares.” When you become a Green Earth Harvest shareholder, you are essentially purchasing a portion of the harvest. You’ll come to McDonald Farm in Naperville (or one of our remote pickup locations) every week or every other week and pick up your produce.
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Conservation Stories
Video Testimonials Needed!
Calling all nature lovers!!! We need your help. We are looking for people to send in videos of heartfelt thoughts, experiences and musings about nature
Earth Day Virtual Benefit Week
Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation’s mission. In response to public health concerns regarding COVID-19, we’ve adapted our
For the Love of Land
We are beyond thrilled to announce a trio of exciting land protection projects that have come to fruition in the last couple of months, preserving
Announcing The Conservation Foundation’s Official National Accreditation for Conservation Excellence
One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1972, The Conservation Foundation has
Clete Rettenmeier – Aurora Fire Station #12
When the Aurora Fire Chief approved some landscape improvements at Fire Station #12, fireman Clete Rettenmeier called on The Conservation Foundation. Clete had already worked on
Marvel Davis
Marvel Davis has lived in the Big Rock area her entire life. Her late husband, Harley, lived in Big Rock his entire life. One of Harley’s ancestors,
Shop the Rookery
Show your love for nature and our mission to preserve and restore it by purchasing these quality products for yourself or to give as gifts with purpose. A portion of your purchase will directly support our work to preserve and restore open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds and promote stewardship of the environment.
