Remembering Shorty Dickson
Our hearts are heavy with the news that “Shorty” Dickson, the patriarch of our Dickson-Murst Farm, passed away last week. Richard “Shorty” Wayne Dickson was 85 years old. Born in
November 15, 2021
Our hearts are heavy with the news that “Shorty” Dickson, the patriarch of our Dickson-Murst Farm, passed away last week. Richard “Shorty” Wayne Dickson was 85 years old. Born in
The DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup, which is staffed by The Conservation Foundation, is working to implement a plan to improve water quality, recreation and education on Salt Creek at
At the beginning of last year, The Conservation Foundation established a partnership with the Chicago/Northwest Indiana network of Outdoor Afro, an organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in
Residents and visitors to the rolling hills of Kane County will soon have 122 more acres to explore at the corner of Randall and Binnie Roads in West Dundee! The
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a whole new focus on local food. Thanks to Lenore McDonald’s McDonald Farm land donation, the hard work of our farm crew, and the support
Reservation Woods, located in Kendall County, is that almost-mythical “Hundred Acre Wood” popularized in Winnie the Pooh and other stories. Renowned Illinois ecologist Dick Young felt that it was the
Looking to see the impact your support of The Conservation Foundation is making across our region? Want to be inspired and get some new ideas from other local people who
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Curious about the difference your support of The Conservation Foundation is making throughout our region? Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas from fellow community members who share your passion for
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
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
Indian Creek babbles through the Camp Tuckabatchee property, just outside of Ottawa and Wedron, and now protected through a conservation easement. Vice President of Land and Watershed Programs at