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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper LakesSource of Picture: The Wetlands Initiative The Ramsar Convention on WetlandsFor “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands” Ramsar Convention The Ramsar
Celebrating Conservation Leadership
We are so honored and proud to announce that The Conservation Foundation and two of our staff members were recognized with awards by the Garfield Heritage Society and Campton Historical
Foraging: Cultivating Food, Medicine and Relationships Between People and Planet
Over the last few years there has been an increasing interest in accessible foods and medicines, and finding ways to heal, connect, and recharge through exploring nature. As a result,
The (Farm) Science of Weeds
Good day, readers! It is a joy to be writing to you on this beautiful, calm, sunny day at McDonald Farm. Spring has been good to us and summer is
Conservation in Action at Atwater
If you visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page, you’ll see one of our strategic goals: help create communities where conservation is embraced as a core value. Recently, I received
Conservation in Our Community Spotlight: United City of Yorkville
Yorkville’s Police Station’s garden in bloom We’d like to highlight one of The Conservation Foundation’s newest Conservation In Our Community partners, the United City of Yorkville. By officially signing
Visit our Farm Stand Thursday Afternoons this Summer!
Visit our weekly Thursday farm stand to bring home farm-fresh, local, certified organic veggies all summer long! ThursdaysOpen Early June through November3:00 – 6:00pm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd.Naperville, IL 60565You’ll
Using Wastewater for Data Centers
Staff at The Conservation Foundation attended the UIC conference on data centers and water reuse on Friday, May 8th in Chicago. The main takeaway from the conference was that data
DuPage County Awards Significant Grant to Expand Farm to Pantry Initiative
DuPage County Awards Significant Grant to Expand Farm to Pantry Initiative The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest Program Can Now Increase Organic Vegetable Growing for Local Food Pantries by 60
New Season, New Plants
Things are really heating up around here — metaphorically, anyway — and it is starting to get a little plant-y! I have been mentioning Spring for months,
Spring in Full Swing
Welcome back, everyone! Spring’s in full swing and we have been at it on the farm. Spring is a great time for many reasons: migratory
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