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
Disturbance regimes are short-term changes to the landscape that can have significant impacts on ecosystems. They can be natural, such as fires and floods. They can be man-made like logging
Spring has sprung in northeastern Illinois, and nature in our neighborhoods is beginning to wake up. From bird migrations to the first appearances of woodland flowers, these spring happenings don’t
Our 2020 Earth Day Virtual Benefit Week is running from Wednesday, April 15th to TODAY, Wednesday, April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Our online Silent Auction is open for bidding
Our 2020 Earth Day Virtual Benefit Week is running from Wednesday, April 15th to Wednesday, April 22nd! Our online Silent Auction is open for bidding and we’ll be bringing you daily
Our 2020 Earth Day Virtual Benefit Week is running from Wednesday, April 15th to TODAY, Wednesday, April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Our online Silent Auction is open for bidding
Above Photo:Â Felix Kramer / Wikimedia More than 300 participants logged in to charge up for an eco-friendly 2023 at the virtual DuPage Environmental Summit held on Thursday, January 19th,
Enhanced weathering (EW) involves spreading finely ground rock particles, often silicate rocks like basalt, to increase the rate of weathering and facilitate carbon dioxide removal. It is a type of
With traditional fairs and festivals cancelled this year, our Fall Family Adventures at McDonald Farm are a perfect way to get in some quality time, experience the changes of seasons
With traditional fairs and festivals cancelled this year, our Fall Family Adventures at McDonald Farm are a perfect way to get in some quality time, experience the changes of seasons
As I turned up the driveway to the farm two Sundays ago, I stared down the face of climate change in the form of several fields flooded out, the product
Most people reading this post realize the dangers of climate change. But how many understand how land conservation mitigates the effects of climate change? In this post, we will discuss
As winter ends, you may be eagerly thumbing through seed and bulb catalogs, looking forward to springtime and warmer weather. We at The Conservation Foundation are looking forward to an exciting new project we’re calling Garden Refresh! This spring,
Image Generated by Canva When people think of renewable energy, they may include geothermal energy in the mix. But rarely do they consider the possibility of geothermal energy for
These days there is a lot of talk about ‘net-zero carbon’ and how to achieve it. In this post, we will discuss what is meant by net-zero carbon, review high
