Articles & Education
Geothermal Energy @ Home: The Next Hot Thing?
Image Generated by Canva When people think of renewable energy, they may include geothermal energy in the mix. But rarely do they consider the possibility of geothermal energy for
Community-Based Conservation with Casa Michoacan
Happy spring! I hope you’re enjoying the buzz of the cicadas so far. I have a few at my house and there are thousands at McDonald Farm in Naperville. It’s a
Art of the Fox
The Conservation Foundation is partnering with the Batavia Public Art Initiative, a committee of Water Street Studios, to bring a series of nature-inspired murals to the Jeffery D. Scheilke Government
Up a Creek with a Paddle: Tourism and Land Conservation
Canoeing on the Lower Fox River, Photo Courtesy The Conservation Foundation Tourism and land conservation might be seen by some as being at odds with each other. Yet, tourism
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
