Events

Stockholm’s & Whiskey Acres Pairing Dinner Benefitting The Conservation Foundation

Stockholm's Restaurant & Brewery 306 W State St, Geneva, IL, United States

We're so pleased that life is getting back to normal and our friends at Stockholm's Brewery in Geneva are getting back to business as usual.   After the generosity and community minded-ness they have always shown we shouldn't be surprised, but they are already resuming their pairing dinners with 10% of proceeds going to community organizations.  …

Less (and) More: Modernism Greets The River Landscape Art Show Opening

Wheaton artist Joel Sheesley, who was Artist-In-Residence for The Conservation Foundation's Art of the Fox initiative, is opening a new art show at the acclaimed Farnsworth House along the Fox River in Plano.  We are thrilled to be co-hosting the show's opening reception with the Farnsworth House, and invite you to join us on Sunday, …

Landscaping with Native Plants

Kelsay Shaw, owner of Possibility Place Nursery will talk about how to choose the correct native plants for your yard and how native landscaping can improve the health and vitality of your yard

Yorkville Litter Clean-up Program

376 East Veterans Parkway 376 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL

Donate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter. Participate in our clean-up program. Just bring yourself, gloves, and a mask. Trash bags and picker-uppers provided. Last Saturday of the month June – September, 8:00-9:00am: June 26 July 31 August 28 September 25 All clean-ups June-September will begin in the Planet Fitness parking …

Urban Ecology of Coyotes

Chicagland’s coyotes are the most studied population of coyotes in North America. Come make sense of the headlines with Forest Preserves of Cook County naturalist Negin Almassi. Join us as we follow the trail of coyotes with wildlife biologists working in the Forest Preserves through the Urban Coyote Research Project. Almassi will discuss coyote behavior …

Landscaping in the Sun

Lots of native plants love the sun! Learn how to add lots of native plant color to bright sunny spaces, both dry and wet, and how planting them can help you earn your Conservation@Home certification! This webinar is sponsored by  

Beekeeping

Learn all about the amazing art of beekeeping with professional beekeeper Frank Moriarty of Honey with Style! This webinar is sponsored by  

Stormwater@Home

Innovative new technology for green roofs and green walls. Sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management

Creating a Butterfly Garden

Flashes of orange and yellow flitting among my flowers. How do you bring them to your yard? In this webinar, we will see some examples of native butterflies and find out what native plants will encourage them to visit you, too! This webinar is sponsored by

Family Adventures At McDonald Farm

McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL, United States

From zucchini and cherry tomatoes to mountains of kale, the garden is in full bloom and ready to share its bounty! Join our educators as we lead you through the tips and tricks of what to harvest and taste fresh veggies you harvest yourself! We’ll also have a veggie-themed craft and a wildflower walk scavenger …

Yorkville Litter Clean-up

376 East Veterans Parkway 376 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL

Donate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter. Participate in our clean-up program. Just bring yourself, gloves, and a mask. Trash bags and picker-uppers provided. Last Saturday of the month June – September, 8:00-9:00am: June 26 July 31 August 28 September 25 All clean-ups June-September will begin in the Planet Fitness parking …

Winter Chloride Watchers Training Registration

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