First Steps of Spring
By Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager Hello readers, new and returning, to the March edition of Connections. Is it spring yet? Our future farmer Carya is experiencing her first full
March 19, 2025
By Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager Hello readers, new and returning, to the March edition of Connections. Is it spring yet? Our future farmer Carya is experiencing her first full
Purchase your ticket for our annual Earth Day Benefit Dinner on Thursday, April 24th! This event is a critical source of funding for our important work to save nearby nature
2025 McDonald Farm Plant Sale You’re invited to our annual Mother’s Day weekend plant sale, where you’ll find a wide selection of native perennials, and grasses, McDonald Farm-grown organic vegetable
Many of the Will County Community Division’s We WILL Grow Community Garden Program (WWGCGP) growers started their community gardens to supply existing food pantries with more fresh, locally grown produce.
River Sweep Saturday, April 19th, 2025* 9:00am – 12:00pm *This year, we celebrate River Sweep over a few weeks! Due to the Easter holiday, cleanup date may vary
By Eric Izzo, Assistant Farm Manager Happy February, and more importantly, Happy Snow! I’ve done a lot of complaining lately about how little snow we’ve received this winter. Yes, I
We are so fortunate to have the passion and expertise of our two newest Trustees: Jennine Kristianson of Millbrook (Kendall County) brings more than 25 years of experience in
Illustration of marine energy generators. Source: Green City Times. Marine energy generators use technology designed to harness renewable energy from the ocean and other bodies of water. Energy can
Looking to see the impact your support of The Conservation Foundation is making across our region? Want to be inspired and get some new ideas from other local people who
One thing that unites us as people is land. Voters – national and local alike – strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1972, The Conservation Foundation has
Left to Right: The Conservation Foundation’s Jennifer Hammer, Endeavor Health’s Jeff Zakem, Green Earth Harvest’s Farm Manager Russell Cerocke, and The Conservation Foundation’s Sheryl Fasone Growing Into The Future:
We are so pleased to recognize these individuals and organizations who are doing extraordinary conservation work in their communities: Paul Butler Memorial Award Winner: Connie Schmidt It is our
Did you know other local growers visit Green Earth’s farmshare pickups so participants can purchase farm-fresh eggs, milk, meat, fruit, oats, grains, beans, sourdough breads and flowers, in addition to
What happens in winter on McDonald Farm? Prairie planting, of course!🌱 Our farm managers teamed up with Renae Frigo, TCF’s Land Stewardship Manager, and
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deal with climate change has been a hot topic for several years. In 2021, I did a blog on using AI for conservation.
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10S404 Knoch Knolls Road
Naperville, IL 60565
Phone: (630) 428-4500
Fax: (630) 428-4599
Email: [email protected]
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