Events
Pop-Up Plant Sale
McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL, United StatesStop by our Pop-Up Plant Sale on Saturday, May 21st for organic vegetable starts and native plant varieties!
DuPage River Sweep 2022
The 31st Annual DuPage River Sweep will be held Saturday, May 21st, 2022 9:00am – 12:00pm The annual DuPage County River Sweep is a county-wide self-coordinated stream cleanup held each spring. The purpose of the one-day River Sweep is to encourage volunteer groups to help "sweep our rivers clean" by picking up debris in and …
Gardening for Native Plants, Vegetables, and Beauty… Nature’s Way
In this workshop Jim Kleinwachter will present the many ways our Conservation@Home program can help you with your garden and landscape.
Forest Therapy Walk
Immerse yourself in nature and experience the healing effects of forest therapy or Shinrin-Yoki with a certified Forest Therapy guide.
Local Foods: From the Farm and From Your Yard
From farm shares to farmers' markets, farm stands, and from our yards, local foods are important for our environment and our health! Learn about local foods, where to get them, and how to grow them, including some you can grow on your own all the way into the fall! This webinar is sponsored …
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The Versatility of Compost to Capture, Clean & Divert Stormwater
Join our webinar, The Versatility of Compost to Capture, Clean & Divert Stormwater, to learn how compost contributes to healthy waterways.
Trivia Night
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin our 2nd Annual Trivia Nigh hosted by the Next Gen Advisory Council of The Conservation Foundation on Tuesday, June 14th.
Conservation@Home
Join us on June 22nd for an overview of creating an attractive and functional yard that conserves water and provides habitat for wildlife.
Yorkville Litter Clean-Up Program
Participate in our Yorkville Litter Clean-Up Program and donate one hour of your time to help make Yorkville brighter!
Cover Crop Use in Gardens & Small-Acre Farms
Please join us on Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30pm for our free Cover Crop Use in Gardens & Small-Acre Farms webinar!
Tips for Exploring Nature with Kids
Summer is in full swing, but have you heard the famous phrase “I’m bored” yet? If you have, join The Conservation Foundation’s experienced educators as they showcase a few simple activities that invite children to learn more about the world around them while having fun exploring the outdoors. After all, time spent in nature helps …
Creating a Pollinator/Butterfly Garden
Join us on July 21st for information on what you need to bring butterflies and other pollinators to your yard.
