Articles & Education
Pop-Up Plant Sale @ McDonald Farm Tuesday May 21, 3-6pm
Calling all plant lovers! Stop by the farm Tuesday, May 21st to pick up just a few more plants to complete your gardens. All plants have discounted pricing, so mark your
New Season, New Life
By Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager I realize that I’m preaching to the choir here, but Spring is such a wondrous time of year. Each spring brings something new to love
Are Your Trees Safe From the 17-Year Cicadas?
Any day now we’re expecting the arrival of the 17-year cicadas in Northern Illinois. Whether you’re excited or uneasy, it will without a doubt be a sight to see (and
Music on the Farm
Music on the Farm McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd Naperville, IL 60565 4:00 — 6:00pm Outdoor music is one of the true delights of the summer season! Spend
Waste: Conservation’s Uphill Battle
Picture: Courtesy of Getty Images According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States generated 292.4 million tons of trash in 2018. 23.6% of this was
Farm Life Springing
by Eric Izzo, Assistant Farm Manager Life is slowly springing up around McDonald Farm. Some of this life I find more exciting than others. The first week of April
Art, Nature, and Conservation
Photograph by Nannette Abate, Courtesy of the artist A preserved tree standing defiantly with a fence forced to go around it symbolizes how art and conservation benefit each other.
Roads and Conservation: How Conservation Helps the Frog Get to the Other Side
Navigating roads is easy for most of us, but wild animals often experience them as troubling challenges. To us, roads signify connection and escape, but for animals they can block
The Mighty Women of Mighty Acorns®
March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of the contributions of women throughout history and today. Spending my career in the conservation realm, I have had a front row seat
2024 Earth Day Benefit Dinner
Purchase your ticker for our annual Earth Day Benefit Dinner on Thursday, April 25th! This event is a critical source of funding for our important work to save nearby nature
Climate Connection
By Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager Climate, it’s changing, and it’s on many people’s minds, most certainly ours. This winter has been brief and spring has certainly sprung earlier than usual.
Early Spring Nature: What’s Happening Now
Spring has sprung in northeastern Illinois, and nature in our neighborhoods is beginning to wake up. From bird migrations to the first appearances of woodland flowers, these spring happenings don’t