Learn the basic function and operation of a chainsaw and how to handle it safely in the Beginner Chainsaw Operation and Safety Workshop offered by Natural Land Institute on Sunday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., in Rockton, Illinois. This is a great learning opportunity for volunteers, professionals,…
Prairie State Conservation Coalition is seeking proposals to help develop a business plan for the organization to better meet the needs of its members. Anyone wishing to submit an RFP can do so by downloading the request here. Complete proposals must be submitted no later than August 22. Questions about the process need to be…
The Illinois Environmental Council announced that Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on Friday, July 19, 2019 to amend the Wrongful Tree Cutting Act. The bill was passed with overwhelming support. The bill increases penalties and provides compensation for damages and remediation costs as a result of illegal logging on protect land. You can read the…
Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) this week introduced a bill to create Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture National Historical Park. Heartlands Conservancy thanks the congressman for his extraordinary leadership, along with the leadership and support of Congressmen Lacy Clay, John Shimkus, and Rodney Davis and Senator Dick Durbin. In 2014, HeartLands Conservancy, in collaboration with Native American…
Prairie State Conservation Coalition is partnering with Illinois Realtors to help educate and promote awareness of conservation opportunities for healthier land, and, of course, healthier people. Incoming president Dan Wagner, a trustee with The Conservation Foundation, outlines the proposal he will cultivate as he moves into his new role leading the state’s real estate industry….
One-day leadership development opportunity Whether you are a director or a manager, if you work collaboratively – in a partnership, collaboration, coalition, network, alliance, or even across departments within your organization – you know well the opportunities and challenges of working together effectively. Here’s a great opportunity to help you accomplish your goals. Join with a…
We are reaching out with urgent concern regarding the advancement of HB5293 in the Illinois House. You may recall that Jen Walling, our colleague at IEC, discussed at the PSCC Annual Meeting how this bill is a serious threat to wildlife, and the legislation had the risk of building momentum in the Illinois legislature. Unfortunately,…
David Holman’s comprehensive 2017 Year In Review report is now online! CLICK HERE for the full report.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting a webinar Thursday, December 7 on the rusty patched bumble bee to present information about the Service’s conservation strategy; where to get information about section 7 consultations, project reviews, research needs, and surveys; resources that are available to you; and what you can do to help the…
On Friday, August 25, Governor Rauner signed into law the Natural Areas Stewardship Act, which received unanimous support in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. This act will better protect the last remaining fragments of Illinois’ wildlife and natural landscapes by allowing nonprofit conservation organizations to conduct needed stewardship and restoration projects on lands…