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Proven Plants for Small-Scale Native Gardens

January 15, 2026

Join our Proven Plants for Small-Scale Native Gardens webinar to hear from experts as they highlight native plants perfect for small gardens.

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Fox River John J Deurr Forest Preserve

A River Flows Through It

January 21, 2026

Join us monthly for our free Fox River Program Series to hear from local experts on wildlife, the legacy of the river, and more.

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O’Hara Woods Nature Preserve Workday

January 24, 2026

Join The Conservation Foundation for our O’Hara Woods Nature Preserve Workday in Romeoville on Saturday, January 24th.

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Data centers sit at the heart of the digital economy, but they also consume enormous amounts of energy and resources. Goldman Sachs Research forecasts that global power demand from data

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Articles & Education

Towards Sustainability in Data Centers

Towards Sustainability in Data Centers

Data centers sit at the heart of the digital economy, but they also consume enormous…
2026 The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem

2026 The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem

The Conservation Foundation’s Kendall County Advisory Council Presents:   The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem…
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Learning, Listening, and Supporting Indigenous Communities

Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Learning, Listening, and Supporting Indigenous Communities

Tribal Council member Raphael Wahwassuck from the Prairie Band Potawatomi (left), Cynthia Kanner from Prairie…
Celebrating 50 Inspiring Articles from Steve Stawarz

Celebrating 50 Inspiring Articles from Steve Stawarz

If you’ve spent any time perusing the “Latest News & Articles” section of our website,…
Our Partnerships Ripple Through Our Community

Our Partnerships Ripple Through Our Community

Sometimes a little rain still must fall. October did not bring us much rain at…
Year End Giving Simplified

Year End Giving Simplified

Adapted from a post by our friends and partners at DuPage Foundation   The holidays…
Preserving Our Common Ground

Preserving Our Common Ground

Preserving our common ground is the core of our mission. Land preservation is about more…
Home is Where the Monarchs Are

Home is Where the Monarchs Are

The forests of Michoacán, Mexico are the winter home of the beloved Monarch butterfly. If…
Strengthening Our Foundation

Strengthening Our Foundation

You love nature, and when you make a donation to The Conservation Foundation, you are…
Nature in the Digital Age: Why the Natural World Matters More Than Ever

Nature in the Digital Age: Why the Natural World Matters More Than Ever

Image Generated with ChatGPT   In an era defined by constant connectivity, the growing presence…
Q&A With Brook McDonald

Q&A With Brook McDonald

Our very own President/CEO Brook McDonald was recently featured in a Q & A-style article…
Conservation@Work: Darien's Garden View Park

Conservation@Work: Darien's Garden View Park

Our friends at Darien Park District have created a beautiful new amenity for the community…
Conservation for All

Conservation for All

At the heart of The Conservation Foundation there is a simple yet profound belief: Every…
Gratitude

Gratitude

by Eric Izzo, Assistant Farm Manager        I know we are far away…
Fridays on the Farm

Fridays on the Farm

Fridays on the Farm Dickson-Murst Farm 2550 Dickson Road Montgomery, IL 60538 Movies Begin at…

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