Articles & Education

Let’s Talk Science
Last month I was invited to visit a middle school class and talk to them about my experience as a professional scientist. Initially I thought

Preparing to Paddle: How You Can Be River Responsible This Year
As you are pulling out the paddling gear this spring and thinking about getting out on your favorite local river, don’t forget to be River

Conservation In the ‘Burbs
So, one day I asked myself what more I can do for conservation, especially as a suburbanite who doesn’t have a few thousand acres

50th Anniversary At A Glance
Our current supporters and the staff, leaders, and donors who came before them are the reason The Conservation Foundation has been able to serve as

The More, The Merrier
The More, The Merrier Conservation, Diversity, and The Law of Dependence Along with inspiring us to make wonderful tapestries, conservation also protects a greater

Native American Land Acknowledgment Statement
The following is The Conservation Foundation’s Native American Land Acknowledgment Statement as approved by the Board of Trustees: As an organization dedicated to environmental

Earth Day Benefit 2022
Our annual Earth Day Benefit is a critical source of funding for our important work to save nearby nature, protect our region’s vital waterways, and

The Watersheds We Call Home
Every drop of rain is going someplace. And every place it goes to is flowing somewhere else. This is the most basic concept of a

Hike Bundling in the Shawnee Hills
Have you ever visited the unglaciated Shawnee National Forest (Shawnee Hills) area of southern Illinois? It’s truly an amazing place with so many natural places

McDonald Farm Annual Plant Sale (Online)
Seeding has begun in our greenhouses to get a wide variety of organic vegetable and herb seedlings ready, and our native plant partners are growing

Conservation and Natural Medicines The Doctor is Out… side
Medical research from around the world has documented the health benefits of getting out in nature. Over the years, The Conservation Foundation (TCF) has promoted

Donor Testimonial: Steve Tiwald & Karen Hutt
Steve Tiwald and his wife Karen Hutt were the founders twenty years ago of the Green Earth Institute, the organic farming operation headquartered at McDonald