Resources

Events

Articles & Education

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…
When The Teacher Becomes The Student

When The Teacher Becomes The Student

“Some people change the world. And some people change the people who change the world,…
Strengthening Our Foundation

Strengthening Our Foundation

Love your ground. Purchase your ticket for our Strengthening Our Foundation fundraiser at McDonald Farm…
The Best Buds

The Best Buds

By Amanda Caloras, Farm Crew   Surprise rotten pepper juice splat to the face. Waiting…
Sustainable Gardening: How to Conserve Water in Your Yard

Sustainable Gardening: How to Conserve Water in Your Yard

In this blog, we’ll share simple strategies for conserving water outdoors, making your garden more…
DuPage and Kane Forest Preserve Referenda

DuPage and Kane Forest Preserve Referenda

                                The Chicago Region is…
Agrivoltaics: A New Kind of Double Harvesting

Agrivoltaics: A New Kind of Double Harvesting

Picture Courtesy of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign   Agrivoltaics is the use of land for…
A Farmer's Field Trip

A Farmer's Field Trip

Is this place in Central time? was the first question I asked myself last Wednesday…
Geothermal Energy @ Home: The Next Hot Thing?

Geothermal Energy @ Home: The Next Hot Thing?

Image Generated by Canva   When people think of renewable energy, they may include geothermal…
Welcome to the 2024 Season

Welcome to the 2024 Season

Welcome Back Green-Earthers, and a hearty greeting to all of our new members, thank you…
Art of the Fox

Art of the Fox

The Conservation Foundation is partnering with the Batavia Public Art Initiative, a committee of Water…
Up a Creek with a Paddle: Tourism and Land Conservation

Up a Creek with a Paddle: Tourism and Land Conservation

Canoeing on the Lower Fox River, Photo Courtesy The Conservation Foundation   Tourism and land…
Pop-Up Plant Sale @ McDonald Farm Tuesday May 21, 3-6pm

Pop-Up Plant Sale @ McDonald Farm Tuesday May 21, 3-6pm

Calling all plant lovers! Stop by the farm Tuesday, May 21st to pick up just a…
New Season, New Life

New Season, New Life

By Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager I realize that I’m preaching to the choir here, but…

On-Site Outreach

Interpretive Signs

Winter Chloride Watchers Training Registration

Name(Required)
Training Date(Required)
Which training session would you like to attend?
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.