The Forest Preserve District of Will County is accepting résumés for a Real Estate Manager in the Planning and Land Preservation Depart at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet, Illinois. This is full-time position that includes administrative, field, and office duties to secure, manage, and defend the real estate of the District, facilitates…
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is looking for a Regional Field Representative for the McHenry County region of Northeastern Illinois. The Field Rep will build the Friends’s conservation program in this region. Main responsibilities are to find, mentor, and motivate potential volunteers and to support networking among existing volunteer communities. The Friends’s mission is…
Executive Director and Restoration Ecologist Nachusa Grasslands is a nature preserve made up of restored and remnant prairie located about two hours west of Chicago. TNC purchased the core of the preserve in 1986, recognizing that Nachusa offered the best opportunity in the state to restore a large and diverse grassland. So far, more than 4,000…
The staff at Citizens for Conservation, located in Barrington, is expanding! We are looking to hire a Conservation Director, which is a newly-created position. The Conservation Director oversees the restoration staff, works with volunteers and other key partners, and is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive conservation program. The director will…
Lake Forest Open Lands acquires an All-Terrain Wheelchair for public use The mission of Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) states that the organization is devoted to ensuring that all generations are welcome and able to fully experience nature. The Center for Conservation Leadership (CCL) at LFOLA strives to break down barriers to the natural…
Partners Work Together to Preserve High-quality Oak Savanna in Pembroke Township and Hopkins Park The Community Development Corporation of Pembroke-Hopkins Park (CDC-PHP) has purchased 29.85 acres of high-quality black oak savanna with financial support from the Illinois Audubon Society and the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. The acquisition will be known as Okàn Savanna. Pronounced…
public comment accepted until october 9 Proposed state development threatens wetland recharge zone The Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public comments until Wednesday, October 9 on a proposed state development within the recharge zone of wetlands that host Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly (HED) with potential impacts to Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve. Lockport hosts multiple state…
2025 recipients announced IDNR announces nearly $1 million for Natural Areas Stewardship grants The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced near $1 million in grants to support 14 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC). The grants are part of the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship…
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation job opening JDCF seeks an Ecological Restoration Lead Specialist to work with our Driftless Stewardship Initiative located in the scenic Driftless Area of northwest Illinois. We’re looking for a motivated individual who can help lead our stewardship and restoration work with integrity, collaboration, creativity, and insight. The Lead Specialist works closely with the…
Illinois Farmland Protection Specialist – Chicago Region The Illinois Farmland Protection Specialist is based remotely in the Chicago region. This position will work closely with NRCS to support the implementation and promotion of their farmland protection programs (ACEP-ALE). Find out more and how to apply below: Apply Here
