Adapted from a post by our friends and partners at DuPage Foundation The holidays are a joyous season that can be filled with many activities at a time when … Continue reading "Year End Giving Simplified" The post Year End Giving Simplified first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Year End Giving Simplified appeared first on The Conservation Foundation.| The Conservation Foundation
Preserving our common ground is the core of our mission. Land preservation is about more than protecting open spaces and wildlife — it’s about caring for something we all share. … Continue reading "Preserving Our Common Ground" The post Preserving Our Common Ground first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Preserving Our Common Ground appeared first on The Conservation Foundation.| The Conservation Foundation
The forests of Michoacán, Mexico are the winter home of the beloved Monarch butterfly. If you catch sight of a monarch flitting through your yard this week, it is likely … Continue reading "Home is Where the Monarchs Are" The post Home is Where the Monarchs Are first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Home is Where the Monarchs Are appeared first on The Conservation Foundation.| The Conservation Foundation
We recently had the honor of bestowing Conservation@Work certification on the newly-constructed Downers Grove Civic Center! This high-profile public space is serving as a beautiful example to other municipalities, park … Continue reading "Conservation@Work Q & A: Downers Grove Civic Center" The post Conservation@Work Q & A: Downers Grove Civic Center first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Conservation@Work Q & A: Downers Grove Civic Center appeared first on The Conservation...| The Conservation Foundation
To eliminate some of the confusion out there, especially since native plants are becoming more popular, I thought I'd explain What is a native plant? The textbook definition of native plants is they are the plants that have been growing in area prior to European settlement. Another way to define native plants is : Native plants evolved or adapted| The Conservation Foundation -
You love nature, and when you make a donation to The Conservation Foundation, you are putting that love into action. Every dollar supports our work to ensure future generations have … Continue reading "Strengthening Our Foundation" The post Strengthening Our Foundation first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Strengthening Our Foundation appeared first on The Conservation Foundation.| The Conservation Foundation
St. Charles Park District, Pottawatomie Park, Image Courtesy of The Conservation Foundation When most people think of parks, they picture green lawns, hiking trails, or family picnics under shady … Continue reading "Parks: Vital Allies in Land and Water Conservation" The post Parks: Vital Allies in Land and Water Conservation first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Parks: Vital Allies in Land and Water Conservation appeared first on The Conservation Foundation.| The Conservation Foundation
Our very own President/CEO Brook McDonald was recently featured in a Q & A-style article in West Suburban Living Magazine! Many thanks to Chuck Cozette and our friends at West Suburban Living for putting our fearless leader into this well-deserved spotlight. Q&A With Brook McDonald The longtime CEO of The Conservation Foundation has helped| The Conservation Foundation -
Graphic Generated with ChatGPT When we think of fast fashion, the images that come to mind are often stylish clothes, bargain prices, and ever-changing trends. But behind the racks … Continue reading "The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion: A Threat to Land and Water Conservation" The post The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion: A Threat to Land and Water Conservation first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion: A Threat to Land and Water Conservation appear...| The Conservation Foundation
Image Generated with ChatGPT In an era defined by constant connectivity, the growing presence of artificial intelligence, and the pressures of digital overload, many people are asking: where does … Continue reading "Nature in the Digital Age: Why the Natural World Matters More Than Ever" The post Nature in the Digital Age: Why the Natural World Matters More Than Ever first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Nature in the Digital Age: Why the Natural World Matters More Than...| The Conservation Foundation
Our friends at Darien Park District have created a beautiful new amenity for the community in Garden View Park, including a water feature for kids, picture tables, a covered picnic … Continue reading "Conservation@Work: Darien’s Garden View Park" The post Conservation@Work: Darien’s Garden View Park first appeared on The Conservation Foundation. The post Conservation@Work: Darien’s Garden View Park appeared first on The Conservation Foundation.| The Conservation Foundation
