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.
Join us on August 10th for an evening of deep nourishment as we feast on the fruits of McDonald Farm’s 60 acres.
We are ELATED to announce that after 44+ years of persistent effort, a 133-acre property on the pristine Little Rock Creek in Kendall County has been preserved forever!
Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or anything used to terminate or control what humans consider “pests”. Monarch butterflies, their caterpillars, bees and other wildlife are killed or harmed directly or indirectly when we use
At a press conference this afternoon, our President/CEO Brook McDonald got to reveal some very exciting news: The Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2.25-acre property
The Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2.25-acre property at the corner of Routes 53 and 56. The property, located adjacent to Butterfield Park District’s recreation
This is one of my favorite plants – Liatris scariosa, Savannah Blazing Star – Unlike some liatris this one stays upright – colorful and attracts loads of butterflies. It can take
We need your help with a little magic trick. Together we can turn $7,000 into $28,000 for ecological restoration at our new Dayton Bluffs Preserve! The Illinois Clean Energy
In 2017, The Conservation Foundation is celebrating our 45th anniversary. That’s 45 years of saving land, cleaning up rivers and streams, connecting children and youth with the wonders of the natural
By Farm Manager, Russ Cerocke Hello farm followers! This weekend, many of us will be celebrating Independence Day, a day to celebrate our nation’s independence from the grasp
By Kelsey Nasset, Farmer From the beginning, this humble vegetable was worshiped and revered by the Incan empire. Archaeologists have found it buried in ancient Incan burial sites from 500
Are you or do you know a college student interested in pursuing a major or career in the environment? We have a scholarship available! (Pictured here are the 2015 Paul
We had such an amazing time at the first Farm to Fork Dinner at McDonald Farm last summer, we’ve decided to do it again! All are invited to come
The Conservation Foundation has received an incredibly generous $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for repairs and painting of the buildings at our Dickson-Murst Farm
In 2014, The Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Home program formed a partnership with Wild One Greater DuPage Chapter, to certify and distribute both C@H and Wild Ones yard signs to Wild Ones Greater DuPage
McDonald Farm
10S404 Knoch Knolls Road
Naperville, IL 60565
Phone: (630) 428-4500
Fax: (630) 428-4599
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
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