Articles & Education
Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Want to give your loved ones something meaningful without cluttering up their lives? We have some wonderful options to green your holiday giving! A Fox
The Language of Conservation
We all know that land conservation is vital to our quality of life and improves the health of our communities. But how do we talk
The Language of Conservation Fall Membership Dinner
Please join us for our Fall Membership & Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 14th, 2019, 5pm to 8:15pm at the historic Two Brothers Roundhouse in
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
Farmstand Open Thursdays 2-6pm
Shop local and organic at McDonald Farm on Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm through October 17th! As long as the weather cooperates, our farmstand is
Conservation Messages That Work: Results of Voter Survey
Over our 47 year history, The Conservation Foundation has helped preserve more than 35,000 acres of land in northeastern Illinois. We have no one-size-fits-all land
Introducing Our New Director of Advancement
At The Conservation Foundation we work every day in the humble acknowledgment that all of our programs depend upon the support of our members and
August 10th: Farm to Fork
Join us on August 10th for an evening of deep nourishment as we feast on the fruits of McDonald Farm’s 60 acres.
Summer Camps: Registration now open!
Keep the little ones in your life engaged with the outdoors this summer at our Summer Camps!
Get your share of the Earth’s Harvest!
2019 Fall Shares of the Green Earth Harvest CSA are on sale now! Bring our nutritious, organic vegetables home to your table and family. We grow healthy!
Art of the Fox: Where Art and Nature Converge
Click for more information and peruse our collection of beautiful Fox River paintings by plein air artist Joel Sheesley.
On To New Adventures: Director of Advancement Chere Hayes Retiring
“Working at The Conservation Foundation these past 17 years has been one of my life’s greatest adventures.” ~Director of Advancement Chere Hayes. As of June