Warmer months are finally here! Hopefully soon trees will begin to fill out and grasses will begin to take off. Celebrate the changing of the season with recent wins and actions people plan to take to #SaveTheMonarch. Register today for the final part in the @IMonProj’s summit series taking place May 4 from 1-3 p.m. to learn what you can do to help.
Once again, David Holman has compiled an impressive report on the many wonderful things that continue to happen across the state — from the prairies and wetlands to urban areas and everything in-between. This is David’s longest report yet, so we can offer you a quick summary and the longer version you can immerse yourself…
Survey results from earlier this year have been compiled into a draft action plan that needs further direction. Take a look and let them know if your organization has any projects to benefit Monarchs/pollinators that aren’t covered in the draft action plan. Get your comments and suggestions to them no later than November 4. For natural lands,…
Economic Value of The Conservation Foundation’s 33,000 Acres of Preserved Land – Executive Summary Those that do not look deep into nature may not see value in its preservation. However, recent work has explored the economic impact of the goods and services, or ecosystem services (ESS), that nature freely provides. Unfortunately, it is because ESS…
Prairie State Conservation Coalition is grateful to the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for awarding a $36,000 grant for our project “Growing Leadership, Diversifying Membership, and Completing the Strategic Plan.” The project will focus on enhancing the membership experience for our members, creating a commercial donor database, and expanding our membership beyond the…
Despite a loss of 3 billion — yes, billion — the State of the Birds report does contain some encouraging news that the steep decline can be reversed through conservation actions that will positively affect all wildlife, and also people. The report states that trends for the nation’s birds shows them declining in every habitat except wetlands,…
Illinois Audubon Society partners with Joliet Park District to expand Pilcher Park Non-profit and local government join together to protect natural area JOLIET, IL. The Illinois Audubon Society today announced its acquisition of 80-acres adjacent to Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park in Will County. With a generous $1.38 million dollar grant from Illinois…
