Articles & Education

Nature-Based Solutions: Brought to You by The Conservation Foundation
Image Generated by DALL-E Nature-based solutions (NbS) harness the power of nature to boost natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being to address major societal issues, including climate change. The

Raise a Glass to Clean Water
A community is healthiest when all of its parts take care of each other. And thanks to Stockholm’s Restaurant & Brewpub, Geneva and the entire Fox River Valley are getting

Hydrogen Fuel and Conservation
Hydrogen fuel has the potential to be a game changer in addressing the climate crisis. The United States recently released its U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap in response

10 Years of the Dayton Bluffs Preserve
A little over 10 years ago, we received a phone call from a longtime member who knew our passion for saving open space, particularly in Kendall and LaSalle Counties. They

Meet Our Native Plants
We’re excited to share with you the Meet Our Native Plants Guide, showcasing some of our region’s native plants! Click through the native plants to view photos and suggestions for

Celebrating Independence & Interdependence
By Farm Manager, Russ Cerocke Hello farm followers! This weekend, many of us will be celebrating Independence Day, a day to celebrate our nation’s independence from the grasp

A Ripple Effect For Regional Water Quality
Everything big starts small – and you never know how a simple conversation might change the world! The DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW), staffed by The Conservation Foundation, started

Common Invasive Plants in Illinois
Invasive plants are a major threat to the health and diversity of Illinois’ native wildlife. Introduced from faraway lands and lacking natural predators, non-native species have spread into woodlands, prairies,

You & The Climate: A Quick Guide For Action
I know I speak for more than myself when I say that hearing the words “climate change” produces an immediate sense of overwhelm. I am not a scientist, but I’ve

Meet Our New Staff & Board Members!
Jordan Wilson, our new Youth Programs Manager, has worked on a range of education programs, from being a camp counselor, instructing/facilitating afterschool programs, providing academic support, and all sorts of

Reclaiming Land For Nature: Harper’s Farm in Ottawa
When our Vice President of Land & Water Conservation Programs Dan Lobbes describes our newest land preservation acquisition as “lumpy and bumpy,” he means it both literally and figuratively. The

Visit our Farm Stand Thursday Afternoons this Summer!
Visit our weekly farm stand on Wednesdays, and bring home fresh, local, certified organic veggies all summer long! Wednesdays Early July Through the End of October 3:00 – 6:00pm 10S404