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NextGen Advisory Council

The Conservation Foundation is excited to introduce our first Next Generation Advisory Council. This advisory group is comprised of conservation-minded locals in their 20s and 30s, and we are excited

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Q&A With Brook McDonald

Our very own President/CEO Brook McDonald was recently featured in a Q & A-style article in West Suburban Living Magazine! Many thanks to Chuck Cozette and our friends at West

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In Fond Memory of Nancy Smith Hopp Remembrance Photo

Remembering Nancy Hopp, Vice Chair

“Nancy just seemed bigger than life and that she would live forever,” said our President/CEO Brook McDonald of Nancy Hopp, lifelong Aurora resident and Vice Chair of The Conservation Foundation’s

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Remembering Our Betty

The Conservation Foundation and region in general had to say a difficult goodbye this month to a woman who was quiet in manner, but whose impact and generosity will echo

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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

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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 Heron Magazine Winter 2025 Edition 2

The Heron 2025 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 2026 Edition 1

The Heron 2026 Edition 1

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

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Video Testimonials Needed!

Calling all nature lovers!!!  We need your help.  We are looking for people to send in videos of heartfelt thoughts, experiences and musings about nature and the time you spend

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Welcome New Trustees!!!

With the new year, we welcome three new faces to our Board of Trustees!! Mario Short Mario Short is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a

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