Articles & Education
February on the Farm: Snow, Seeds, and the Culture of Growing
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
Welcome To Our New Trustees!
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
Marine Energy and Conservation: Time to Catch the Next Wave?
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
The Conservation Foundation Earns National Recognition
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
Growing Into The Future
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:
Announcing Our 2025 Conservation Award Winners
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
From Tarp to Tallgrass: How Winter Prairie Planting Helps Our Farm Thrive
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
Artificial Intelligence for Conservation: Is It Worth it?
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.
Supporting STEM and Environmental Education
Bosch Community Fund Grants Support STEM and Environmental Education for More Than 11,000 Students in the Oak Brook Area Bosch Community Fund is committed to empowering educators and students by
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
“Beeting” Homelessness & Hunger
Hope can be found in many places, but did you ever imagine finding it in a beet salad? When purchasing their share of the Green Earth Harvest this season,
Protect Your Native Garden from Winter Salt Damage
Your native garden is a refuge for wildlife and a source of beauty in your neighborhood—don’t let winter salt undo your hard work! While we need some deicing salt in
