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Illinois
Preserving the Prairie State
Protecting Illinois for People and Nature
The Nature Conservancy in Illinois works with partners across the state to protect nature and preserve life. See what we're doing in the Prairie State!
Great Lakes Science
Prestigious journal validates "eDNA" technique.
Get Your Kids Outside!
Check out our special "Kids in Nature" page to find quizzes, treasure hunts and other activities that encourage them to explore the natural world.
Download the PDF of this year's report, where we discuss how Illinois' projects are bridging people and nature.
Annual Report: Natural Solutions
Learn how our work along the Mackinaw River is providing the City of Bloomington cleaner drinking water.
Annual Report: Opening Opportunity
Learn what our Emiquon Preserve means to its local community.
Learn how Design for a Living World in Chicago reached nearly 700,000 people.
Annual Report: Volunteer Unity
Learn what keeps volunteers coming back to Nachusa Grasslands.
As lakes freeze, migrating waterfowl continue their journey south while barred owls and red foxes begin courtship displays.
Come look for coyote tracks, foxes and deer or watch muskrats build their homes on top of frozen wetlands.
The sap begins to rise in sugar maple trees in southern Illinois. Up north, barred owls call “who cooks for you.”
Annual Report: Interactive Map
Explore this interactive map, which uses photos and videos to explain The Nature Conservancy's projects in Illinois.
Chicago Wilderness Climate Action Plan
Watch the director of conservation in Illinois outline strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
See a video on the Conservancy’s work in the Nachusa Grasslands.
Jason’s Journal
How do you turn 7,000 acres of corn and soy fields into a functioning floodplain? Jason Beverlin, Illinois River Program Director, talks about the remarkable rebirth at Emiquon. These periodic updates will bring you the latest news from the Illinois River.
Ways of Giving
You can help us protect the Prairie State.
Volunteer
Share your love of the outdoors with others and volunteer for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois!
Contact Us
Contact the Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
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