Environmental Education

Summer Camps

Summer camps at both our Dickson-Murst and McDonald Farms keep kids adventuring and exploring this summer!

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Tariffs and Conservation: What Now?

The recently implemented federal tariffs are now in effect. There has been considerable discussion regarding the implications for the overall economy. But what does it mean for land conservation and

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The Heron 2023 Edition 1

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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The Heron 2023 Edition 2

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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The Heron Magazine Summer 2024

The Heron 2024 Edition 1

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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The Heron Magazine Winter 2024

The Heron 2024 Edition 2

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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The Hunt for Hydrilla

A few weeks ago, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) received a notification from an HOA on Ginger Creek that they had observed a new invasive species within their

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The Mighty Women of Mighty Acorns®

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

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The More, The Merrier

The More, The Merrier Conservation, Diversity, and The Law of Dependence   Along with inspiring us to make wonderful tapestries, conservation also protects a greater diversity of species – while

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Waste: Conservation’s Uphill Battle

Picture: Courtesy of Getty Images   According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States generated 292.4 million tons of trash in 2018. 23.6% of this was

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When The Teacher Becomes The Student

“Some people change the world. And some people change the people who change the world, and that’s you.” ― Kij Johnson     Teachers have the daunting responsibility and awesome

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