Articles & Education
Just One Thing
Most of us have good intentions to live more lightly on the Earth today than we did yesterday, yet our best intentions don’t always translate
Remembering “Bunny”: Bequest Makes New Wildlife Sanctuary Possible
“I have some very bad news for you”, the voice on the phone said. “Mary Ann Holzer has passed away.” It took me a little
Help Wanted: Part Time Watershed Education & Outreach Assistant
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our river and water protection staff part-time to help with education and outreach efforts. POSITION TITLE:
Introducing a New Affiliate of The Conservation Foundation- Chicago Living Corridors
The native plant movement really has been growing over the last 10 to 15 years; all the evidence points to it, with native plant nurseries reporting increasing sales and demand for catalogs and native plant sales expanding substantially. Natives are much more mainstream than they were 15 years ago.
Environmental Scholarships Available – March 22nd Application Deadline
The following scholarship is available to area college students who are majoring in natural resources or a related field. Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2019 Paul
Clete Rettenmeier – Aurora Fire Station #12
When the Aurora Fire Chief approved some landscape improvements at Fire Station #12, fireman Clete Rettenmeier called on The Conservation Foundation. Clete had already worked on
Marvel Davis
Marvel Davis has lived in the Big Rock area her entire life. Her late husband, Harley, lived in Big Rock his entire life. One of Harley’s ancestors,
Don & Espie Nelson
Don Nelson (pictured) and his wife Espie are long-time members of The Conservation Foundation and our Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition, and have been a
Landscaping For a Healthier Life: Resources from the DuPage Environmental Summit
More than 200 people joined us on January 19th, 2017 for the DuPage Environmental Summit to learn about Landscaping For a Healthier Life. At The
Land Preservation Efforts Earn Urban Forestry Award
We at The Conservation Foundation are honored to have received the Forestry Outreach Award from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) for “efforts in preserving
Introducing a New Affiliate of The Conservation Foundation- Chicago Living Corridors
The native plant movement really has been growing over the last 10 to 15 years; all the evidence points to it, with native plant nurseries
Land Preservation Efforts Earn Urban Forestry Award
We at The Conservation Foundation are honored to have received the Forestry Outreach Award from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) for “efforts in preserving