Articles & Education
Strengthening Our Foundation: Saving Beloved Lands
Reservation Woods, located in Kendall County, is that almost-mythical “Hundred Acre Wood” popularized in Winnie the Pooh and other stories. Renowned Illinois ecologist Dick Young
Help Us Rise To The Strengthening Our Foundation $75K Challenge!
2020 ~ It’s most definitely been a year many of us would like to forget! The COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, fires, floods and the uncertainty
To Tree Or Not To Tree? Conservation and Regeneration
It can be challenging to decide what to do about climate change. Well, one action is simple, effective, and a proven technology: plant trees! In
Grant Awards Help Green Earth Harvest Feed More People, More Of the Year
The Conservation Foundation is the recent and grateful recipient of two different grants in support of our Green Earth Harvest organic farming program. Each year,
Come & Go
I speak for the entire farm crew when I say that I’m good and tired. After a half year working together, our muscles and
Employment Opportunity: Land Stewardship Manager
At The Conservation Foundation, we are the ecological manager of several large properties and actively monitor a number of conservation easements. We are seeking a
The Economic Benefit$ of Land Con$ervation
In these days of limited funds, how can you justify the money spent on land conservation? Or put another way, what are the economic benefits
Fall Family Adventures at McDonald Farm
With traditional fairs and festivals cancelled this year, our Fall Family Adventures at McDonald Farm are a perfect way to get in some quality time,
Fall Family Adventures at McDonald Farm
With traditional fairs and festivals cancelled this year, our Fall Family Adventures at McDonald Farm are a perfect way to get in some quality time,
Nature Phone Photography Contest
It’s time to get outside and enjoy the last weeks of summer. While you’re at it, snap a photo or two with your phone camera
“Nature Pod” Fall Field Trips
Does school look a little different for your crew this fall? Whether you’re remote learning, sending the kids in person or something in between, we
Yellow Apple, Love Apple, Wolf Peach, Apple of Paradise, Poison Apple
by Kelsey Nasset, Farmer Tomatoes, you either love them or you hate them. When I was young, you could not get me to eat a