Articles & Education
Great Places to Hike this Winter
I know we all have our favorite places to hike, and we probably have seasonal favorites. There are hundreds of places to hike in the
A River Flows Through It
A River Flows Through It Series Spotlights Life in the Fox River Valley Presented by the River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles, The Conservation
Dedicated, Resilient & Focused: A Mantra for the New Year
Well, 2021 is finally over. It started with hope and expectations for a pandemic that would finally get under control, and ended a little short.
50 Miles For 50 Years
2022 is The Conservation Foundation’s 50th Anniversary year, and in celebration of our work to connect people and nature, we invite you to join our
50 Things You Can Do to Address Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently released its latest report, issuing a “code red for humanity” by their own description. For the past 50
Repairing The Natural Web in Plainfield
There’s been a 6 acre gap in the DuPage River Trail, where it has to circumvent private property sitting between two Plainfield Park District properties
King John of McDonald Farm
“The Farm – it feels like a new kingdom,” says John Wagner of Wheaton. John is a builder of kingdoms – he actually built Disney’s
End of Year Giving – We’re Here To Help!
There will always be more nature in need of preservation and restoration. And the end of the year is a great time to capitalize on
Minooka’s Veterans Memorial Park: A Reclamation Story
“Development’s always a two-edged sword,” says Minooka Village President Ric Offerman. He’s referring to the fact that the population of Minooka, at the crossroads of
Better. Mental. Health. Nature Journal
A new joint project of The Conservation Foundation and Recovery International combines cognitive-behavioral mental health tools with images of nature from northern Illinois natural areas,
Strengthening Our Foundation: How Our Volunteers #thanknature
How do supporters and volunteers of The Conservation Foundation #thanknature? By cleaning it up, restoring it, and showing it some love. Nothing feels quite as
Nourishing Gardens: The Muhammad Family’s Yard Transformation
How do supporters of The Conservation #thanknature? By bringing nature close, and enjoying and sharing its gifts. Over the last couple of years, Kyla and