Articles & Education
A Flood of Unity: It’s Our Fox River Day 2022
Waukesha, Wisconsin can boast that Jiffy Jell, the predecessor of Jello, and Les Paul, inventor of the full-body electric guitar and the 8-track player, have their origins there. One of
What’s Blooming at the Farm? – September 2022
Enjoy the last flush of flowers while they are still here! Take inspiration from our prairie and gardens for early fall flowers to add to your native plant garden at
Monarch Butterflies Are Endangered. Here’s How You Can Help.
The big news in the conservation world this summer is that the monarch butterfly is now an endangered species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed monarchs
Hydropanels: Conservation and Drinking Water
Hydropanels: Conservation and Drinking Water Hydropanels are a leading-edge technology for providing drinking water. Bill Gates has called it a “clever idea I’m watching closely,” and has even invested
We’re The Montgomery Fest Parade Grand Marshal!
We’re so honored that The Conservation Foundation and our Dickson-Murst Farm Partners have been chosen as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Montgomery Fest parade on Sunday, August 21st! This
Our Farm Stand is Open! Wednesday Afternoons & Saturday Mornings this Summer
Visit our farm stand to bring home fresh, local, organic veggies all summer long! Wednesdays 3-6pm and Saturdays 9am-noon, mid-July through the end of October! You’ll find us near the
What’s Blooming at the Farm? – July 2022
Summer is a delightful time for native flowers in Illinois! Our sun-loving native plants are bursting with bright blooms and buzzing with bees and butterflies. Check out what’s blooming now
How to Make Compost at Home
Instead of sending food scraps and yard waste to the landfill, why not compost them? Composting returns nutrients back to the soil and gives your garden a boost too! In
Introducing Our Newest Staff Members & Trustees
We’ve recently had the pleasure of welcoming some new faces to our staff and Board of Trustees, and wanted to introduce you to them as well! Recent Staff Additions Long
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 I would be standing in
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 Responsible! The Conservation Foundation is
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 to donate. Well, here are
