10 Years of the Dayton Bluffs Preserve
A little over 10 years ago, we received a phone call from a longtime member who knew our passion for saving open space, particularly in Kendall and LaSalle Counties. They
July 10, 2023
A little over 10 years ago, we received a phone call from a longtime member who knew our passion for saving open space, particularly in Kendall and LaSalle Counties. They
If you’ve ever floated on the Fox River in Kendall County, you likely passed Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area or even put your boats, kayak or canoe in
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
Well, 2021 is finally over. It started with hope and expectations for a pandemic that would finally get under control, and ended a little short. But hey, I’m a glass
We won! You won! Nature in DuPage and Kane won! Thank you to the majority of voters who voted YES to support our DuPage and Kane County Forest Preserve Districts
I know we all have our favorite places to hike, and we probably have seasonal favorites. There are hundreds of places to hike in the winter throughout our area. I
Have you ever visited the unglaciated Shawnee National Forest (Shawnee Hills) area of southern Illinois? It’s truly an amazing place with so many natural places to hike and explore. It’s
The Conservation Foundation is very pleased to announce that we are renewing our accreditation through the Land Trust Alliance, which recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards
Photo of Alvin Gates monitoring bluebird boxes The Eastern bluebird is a species of thrush (related to robins) that loves open fields and grassy areas to catch and eat
2024 Bluebird Nesting Box Wrap-up A Different Version of a Bird’s-eye View By Volunteer Mackenzie Kaehler The start of the 2024 McDonald Farm bluebird nesting season started in
Photo of Joseph Standing Bear of the Midwest SOARRING Foundation offering a blessing at McDonald Farm The following is The Conservation Foundation’s Native American Land Acknowledgment Statement as approved
March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of the contributions of women throughout history and today. Spending my career in the conservation realm, I have had a front row seat
McDonald Farm
10S404 Knoch Knolls Road
Naperville, IL 60565
Phone: (630) 428-4500
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