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Dayton Bluffs

Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday

February 8, 2025

Join The Conservation Foundation and the City of Ottawa for our Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday in Ottawa on Saturday, February 8th.

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membership luncheon

Membership & Awards Luncheon

February 13, 2025

You are warmly invited to our annual Membership & Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 13th at the Hyatt Regency in Lisle.

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Fox River in autumn with two kayaks

A River Flows Through It

February 19, 2025

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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Illustration of marine energy generators. Source: Green City Times.   Marine energy generators use technology designed to harness renewable energy from the ocean and other bodies of water. Energy can

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Marine Energy and Conservation: Time to Catch the Next Wave?

Marine Energy and Conservation: Time to Catch the Next Wave?

Illustration of marine energy generators. Source: Green City Times.   Marine energy generators use technology…
The Conservation Foundation Earns National Recognition

The Conservation Foundation Earns National Recognition

One thing that unites us as people is land. Voters – national and local alike…
Growing Into The Future

Growing Into The Future

Left to Right: The Conservation Foundation’s Jennifer Hammer, Endeavor Health’s Jeff Zakem, Green Earth Harvest’s…
Meet Green Earth Harvest's Farm Family Partners

Meet Green Earth Harvest's Farm Family Partners

Did you know other local growers visit Green Earth’s farmshare pickups so participants can purchase…
Artificial Intelligence for Conservation: Is It Worth it?

Artificial Intelligence for Conservation: Is It Worth it?

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deal with climate change has been a hot…
Supporting STEM and Environmental Education

Supporting STEM and Environmental Education

Bosch Community Fund Grants Support STEM and Environmental Education for More Than 11,000 Students in…
The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem

The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem

The Conservation Foundation’s Kendall County Advisory Council Presents:   The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem…
"Beeting" Homelessness & Hunger

"Beeting" Homelessness & Hunger

Hope can be found in many places, but did you ever imagine finding it in…
Protect Your Native Garden from Winter Salt Damage

Protect Your Native Garden from Winter Salt Damage

Your native garden is a refuge for wildlife and a source of beauty in your…
Art of the Fox in Batavia

Art of the Fox in Batavia

You don’t have to be an artist to find beauty and inspiration in the Fox…
Going Beyond Organic: Green Earth Is Now Real Organic Certified!

Going Beyond Organic: Green Earth Is Now Real Organic Certified!

For two decades, we’ve been proud to carry the USDA Organic certification—a badge that reflects…
The Hunt for Hydrilla

The Hunt for Hydrilla

A few weeks ago, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) received a notification from…
How to Have An Eco-Friendly Holiday Season

How to Have An Eco-Friendly Holiday Season

Image Generated by ChatGPT   The holiday season is approaching. Want to have a happy…
Welcome to Autumn

Welcome to Autumn

by Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager   Tis the season! To be sleepy? Well yeah, kind…
10 Plants to Grow Under Black Walnut

10 Plants to Grow Under Black Walnut

Do you have a Black Walnut tree in your yard? Black walnuts are known for…

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