Articles & Education
2026 The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem
The Conservation Foundation’s Kendall County Advisory Council Presents: The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem A Fox River Presentation Series All Programs are Free 7:00 — 8:00pm Yorkville Public Library
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Learning, Listening, and Supporting Indigenous Communities
Tribal Council member Raphael Wahwassuck from the Prairie Band Potawatomi (left), Cynthia Kanner from Prairie State Conservation Coalition (center), and Brook McDonald from The Conservation Foundation (right) at Shabbona State
Celebrating 50 Inspiring Articles from Steve Stawarz
If you’ve spent any time perusing the “Latest News & Articles” section of our website, you’ve seen the name Steve Stawarz quite frequently over the last few years, attached to
Our Partnerships Ripple Through Our Community
Sometimes a little rain still must fall. October did not bring us much rain at McDonald Farm, but the one day it did we had a big volunteer day planned.
Year End Giving Simplified
Adapted from a post by our friends and partners at DuPage Foundation The holidays are a joyous season that can be filled with many activities at a time when
Preserving Our Common Ground
Preserving our common ground is the core of our mission. Land preservation is about more than protecting open spaces and wildlife — it’s about caring for something we all share.
Home is Where the Monarchs Are
The forests of Michoacán, Mexico are the winter home of the beloved Monarch butterfly. If you catch sight of a monarch flitting through your yard this week, it is likely
Conservation@Work Q & A: Downers Grove Civic Center
We recently had the honor of bestowing Conservation@Work certification on the newly-constructed Downers Grove Civic Center! This high-profile public space is serving as a beautiful example to other municipalities, park
Strengthening Our Foundation
You love nature, and when you make a donation to The Conservation Foundation, you are putting that love into action. Every dollar supports our work to ensure future generations have
Parks: Vital Allies in Land and Water Conservation
St. Charles Park District, Pottawatomie Park, Image Courtesy of The Conservation Foundation When most people think of parks, they picture green lawns, hiking trails, or family picnics under shady
The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion: A Threat to Land and Water Conservation
Graphic Generated with ChatGPT When we think of fast fashion, the images that come to mind are often stylish clothes, bargain prices, and ever-changing trends. But behind the racks
Nature in the Digital Age: Why the Natural World Matters More Than Ever
Image Generated with ChatGPT In an era defined by constant connectivity, the growing presence of artificial intelligence, and the pressures of digital overload, many people are asking: where does