PSCC board member Fran Harty was honored this weekend with the George and Barbara Fell Award. Fran was chosen because he “has demonstrated creativity and leadership in the preservation and stewardship of natural areas, restoration of natural areas, and has a history of promoting an understanding of the natural world in our region in his…
Ryan London named President Lake Forest Open Lands Association is pleased to announce that Ryan London has been appointed to the position of President on May 18, 2022. Ryan becomes the fifth president in the nationally recognized land trust’s 55-year history, “I am incredibly thankful to continue my meaningful career with an organization that connects…
Lake Forest Open Lands announced President and CEO John Sentell will retire in May, 2022. Sentell has led the highly-regarded conservation land trust for more than 11 years and will remain with the organization in an advisory capacity and continue to serve on LFOLA’s board of governors. Here’s the news release with the announcement: “We…
PSCC Statement of Intention Regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion September 2021 Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC) commits to building a Board that is made up of and supports inclusion that reflects the diverse population that lives and works in Illinois. This diversity includes, but is not limited to, age, ability, economic circumstance, ethnicity, gender…
Trails For Everyone Workshop Lake Forest, November 1 and 2 Prairie State Conservation Coalition, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, Vulcan Materials and Lake Forest Open Lands invite you to participate in a Trails for Everyone workshop in Lake Forest on Monday and Tuesday, November 1-2, 2021. The workshop will be two full days covering the conceptual…
To keep the environmental community up-to-date on new initiatives and furthering our mission of stewardship and improving everyone’s quality of life through nature, we’re excited to offer several webinars on a variety of topics to add to your toolbox! We think you’ll enjoy these and find them energizing as we move forward. FREE — Thursday, July 29…
Each year, The Nature Conservancy dedicates funds to support the work of volunteer groups by providing stewardship tools and safety equipment and by funding newsletters, websites, and educational materials through the VSN Stewardship Fund. This year, in addition to the Stewardship Fund, the Volunteer Stewardship Network has launched the Community Convening Fund to assist organizations that…
The Biden-Harris administration has announced its America the Beautiful initiative, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of the Interior, United States Department of Agriculture, and the U. S. Department of Commerce to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that sustain the nation. This decade-long effort will support conservation and restoration efforts to address…
Final Event for Illinois Monarch Virtual Summit Series Tuesday, May 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. 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…
Forefront is asking all nonprofit organizations across the state to fill out a survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their operations and to determine community needs. Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. Open space and nature is critical now more than ever. Nature is…