Events

Yorkville Litter Cleanup
May 30, 2026
Participate in our Yorkville Litter Cleanup and donate one hour of your time to help make Yorkville brighter!
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The Nature of Brain Health
June 3, 2026
We're partnering for Brain Health Awareness Month to share how you can support brain health in your community.
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The Conservation Foundation Book Club
June 3, 2026
Join The Conservation Foundation Book Club led by Kristy Belton, and meet every other month on the first Wednesday.
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- Abby Beck
Thanks to your continued support, The Conservation Foundation has been very active in Will County recently! We’re excited to share some of the stories and good news happening close to
Articles & Education
DuPage County Awards Significant Grant to Expand Farm to Pantry Initiative
DuPage County Awards Significant Grant to Expand Farm to Pantry Initiative The Conservation Foundation’s Green…
New Season, New Plants
Things are really heating up around here — metaphorically, anyway — and…
Music on the Farm
Music on the Farm McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd Naperville, IL 60565 4:00 —…
Tips to Create Native Gardens That Are Pleasing to the Eye and Nature
Everyone has their own personal preferences when it comes to the look of their home…
Earth Day Benefit Dinner
Purchase your tickets for our annual Earth Day Benefit Dinner on Thursday, April 23rd! This…
McDonald Farm Plant Sale
2026 McDonald Farm Plant Sale You’re invited to our annual Mother’s Day weekend plant sale,…
The Impact of Volunteers in Our Community
What does community mean? According to The American Heritage Dictionary it is… “A group of…
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
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
Tribal Council member Raphael Wahwassuck from the Prairie Band Potawatomi (left), Cynthia Kanner from Prairie…
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
Sometimes a little rain still must fall. October did not bring us much rain at…
Making Life Better
Welcome, friends, family, and neighbors. As always, we’re glad to have you with us! This…
Recipes
On-Site Outreach
Interpretive Signs
The Conservation Foundation has a catalogue of interpretive sign designs that we are happy to share with our partners to facilitate educating the public on sound conservation practices.























