Events
One Earth Film Festival
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus, Multipurpose Room, First Floor 18 S. River St., Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us on March 9th at 6pm for one night of the acclaimed One Earth Film Festival. We're proud to be a sponsor for this year once again and will be present at the showing of The Need To Grow at Waubonsee Community College, Aurora. In a race against the end of farmable soil, three …
Biggest Little Farm Movie Screening
Health and Science Center, Room HSC 1234, College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesNotice Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation's mission. The safety, health, and well-being of our staff, volunteers and those joining us at events is a top priority of our team at all times, and especially now in light of growing Coronavirus concerns. Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our …
Detention Basins: Going Native Workshop
Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus, Room 266 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE: Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our social and ethical responsibility to minimize our contribution to the spread of it, this event has been canceled. ____________________________________________________________________________ Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation’s mission. The safety, health, and well-being of our staff, volunteers and those joining us at …
Fox River Dams: Should We Live With Them? Can We Live Without Them?
East Wing Conference Room, Kendall County Historic Courthouse 110 Madison St, Yorkville, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE: Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our social and ethical responsibility to minimize our contribution to the spread of it, this event has been canceled. ____________________________________________________________________________ Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation’s mission. The safety, health, and well-being of our staff, volunteers and those joining us at …
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O’Hara Woods Workday
O'Hara Woods Beverly J Griffin Dr, Romeoville, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE: Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our social and ethical responsibility to minimize our contribution to the spread of it, this event has been canceled. ____________________________________________________________________________ Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation’s mission. The safety, health, and well-being of our staff, volunteers and those joining us at …
Earth Day Virtual Benefit Week
IL, United StatesOur 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 and we'll be bringing you daily opportunities to reconnect with others, encourage hope in these unsettling days, and recommit ourselves to the restoration of our …
Coyotes to Bees: Wildlife of the Fox River Valley
Pottawatomie Community Center 8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE: Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our social and ethical responsibility to minimize our contribution to the spread of it, this event has been canceled. ____________________________________________________________________________ Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation’s mission. The safety, health, and well-being of our staff, volunteers and those joining us at …
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Rainy Days Are Here Again Webinar
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a free lunch and learn webinar! This workshop aims to connect like-minded organizations and individuals who are concerned with protecting local streams and rivers. During the workshop, attendees will learn about the updated Bulletin 70, rain gardens from concept to implementation and the successes and …
Early Spring Wildflowers Webinar
What are those first spring blooms we see this time of year out in the woods? What is an "ephemeral" plant? See some examples of early spring flowers commonly seen before the tree canopy fills and learn some interesting facts about them! Early Spring Wildflowers Webinar - April 23, 1:00 pm
O’Hara Woods Workday
O'Hara Woods 1034 W 135th St, Romeoville, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE: Given concerns regarding COVID-19, and our social and ethical responsibility to minimize our contribution to the spread of it, this event has been canceled. ____________________________________________________________________________ Healthy people and healthy communities are at the heart of The Conservation Foundation’s mission. The safety, health, and well-being of our staff, volunteers and those joining us at …
Why Everyone Needs a Nature Fix Webinar
Why is nature good for us? Learn how being out in nature helps both our physical and mental health. Why Everyone Needs a Nature Fix Webinar, April 27, 1:00pm
Coyotes to Bees: Wildlife in the Fox River Valley Webinar
While we are asked to stay home and socially distance, there is a lot going on in our parks and natural areas this spring in terms of pollinators and wildlife. Pam Otto, consummate naturalist, writer, lecturer and outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District, will share a lively presentation with us about the variety …
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Stormwater: Behind the Scenes Webinar
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a free Stormwater: Behind the Scenes Webinar! This workshop aims to connect like-minded organizations and individuals who are concerned with protecting local streams and rivers. During the workshop attendees will learn about the Illinois Urban Manual, grant funded green infrastructure projects and an update on …
