I HATE getting dressed up.  Loathe it.   But two weeks from today I will gladly don pantyhose and a fancy(ish) dress for one of the most exciting and important

 Winter is a wonderful time to read a few good books about nature and restoring the ecology of the land. I chose these books because they help us understand and appreciate our local wildlife, landscape,

We are so pleased to announce the launch of The Conservation Foundation’s new online storefront, The Rookery. Now you can share your love of The Conservation Foundation loud and proud

Anyone else lost a little sleep this month to their Elf on the Shelf? This was our family’s first year with our scout elf, Chippey, named not-so-originally by my 5-year-old

You probably heard about or visited Chicago City Hall’s green roof, or had the opportunity to see other green roofs during your travels.  Green roofs play an important role in

It’s a magical time of year. It really is. But it’s also the time of year that we can lose the battle against stuff as well-meaning loved ones thoughtfully give

GreenFields of Geneva, an innovative new retirement community, recently received Conservation@Work certification from The Conservation Foundation.  The 3.5 acres of native prairie planted around the campus, complete with walking trails

We need your help to acquire and protect an ecologically-stunning 135-acre property that contains 1.3 miles of Little Rock Creek, one of the highest quality streams in northern Illinois. Once

Thanks to the generosity of three anonymous supporters, each dollar donated to The Conservation Foundation between now and December 31st, 2016 will be matched if we can raise $70,000 by

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our river and water protection staff part-time to help with education and outreach efforts. POSITION TITLE: Watershed Education & Outreach Assistant