news & events

Wild Things is a convergence of academics, practitioners, and enthusiasts with opportunities to learn about a broad range of ecologically-themed topics through poster sessions, speed talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.  The keynote speaker will be Bill Kleiman from The Nature Conservancy on “How the Bison Came Back – Stewards and Scientists restore human and…

Governor Quinn Announces Major Investments in Conservation and Illinois State Parks Announces Expansion at Starved Rock State Park, Land Acquisitions and $6.5 Million in State Park Capital Projects OGLESBY – Governor Pat Quinn today announced the acquisition of a 51-acre parcel of land adjacent to Starved Rock State Park that will provide additional wildlife space…

Butterfield Road Acquisition The Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2.25-acre property at the corner of State Routes 53 and 56 in unincorporated Lombard. The property, located adjacent to Butterfield Park District’s recreation center and a child-care facility, was in the process of being developed into the largest gas station and…

Yonder Prairie Grows On July 18, 2014, TLC added 26 acres to our Yonder Prairie site.  This is an important addition for many reasons.  It makes the area under permanent protection and management even larger (Nearly 170 acres!).  Size does matter when it comes to providing habitat for some of the uncommon wildlife that live…

Ottawa, IL. – In an unprecedented partnership between The Conservation Foundation and the City of Ottawa, a new natural area preserve will be established for the citizens of Ottawa, Dayton Township and all of La Salle County.  The Dayton Bluffs Preserve, consisting of 253 acres along the Fox River, will be purchased by The Conservation…

Illinois conservation land trusts have helped preserve more than 200,000 acres of open land in Illinois over the last 50 years. The conservation land trust movement is gaining momentum and is supported by private landowners who are concerned about disappearing open spaces and wildlife habitat, deteriorating watersheds and the need for increased local recreational opportunities,…

Illinois Audubon Executive Director Tom Clay praised Chicago-based Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation and Grand Victoria Foundation for their financial support of Amboy Marsh. “Like never before, and primarily due to these conservation-minded Foundations, Illinois land trusts are protecting some of our most vital lands,” Clay said. “These Foundations and our members are preserving land…