What’s New

  • The Illinois 2009 Annual Report is now online. Read feature stories and see our scientists in action!
        
  • Nachusa Grasslands is offering orientation for new volunteers on Satrurday mornings in October at 8:30 a.m. to noon. Learn about projects design, seed harvesting, weed management and restoration strategy. For more information call (815) 456-2340.
     
  • Check out the recently launched News Bureau pages for our latest news releases and coverage! 
     
  • The Volunteer program at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie was nationally recognized by the USDA Forest Service, winning the 2008 Volunteers Program National Award for Best Forest Service Unit. The award celebrates the comprehensive work of volunteers, youth stewards, volunteer coordinators, and project leaders. The Conservancy directs the volunteer program at Midewin. Conservancy scientist Dr. Jim Herkert was also nationally recognized for his grassland bird research at Midewin. His projects have included developing habitat models, performing species viability assessments, and creating volunteer protocols for bird monitoring and restoration.

Volunteering for Nature
The Volunteer Stewardship Network turns 25 this year. Whether your favorite natural spot in Illinois is a hiking trail or a field of magnificent wildflowers, chances are a volunteer helped make it happen. Learn how it all began and why it matters.

Jason’s Journal

Jason Beverlin surveys Emiquon

How do you turn 7,000 acres of corn and soy fields into a functioning floodplain? Jason Beverlin, Deputy Director of the Illinois River Program, talks about the remarkable rebirth at Emiquon. These periodic updates will bring you the latest news from the Illinois River. 

Illinois 2008 Annual Report

The Nature Conservancy in Illinois: 2008 Annual Report © TNC

Throughout the pages of the Illinois 2008 Annual Report [6.07MB PDF], we celebrate the natural wonders that form our state. Just as importantly, we celebrate the people who lead our conservation and fundraising efforts, and the volunteers. Driven by their knowledge and enthusiasm, The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is protecting and preserving some of our state’s most important and beautiful natural wonders.

Look Who’s Helping
The work of the Conservancy in Illinois is made possible in part by the generous support of corporations and foundations.

How We Protect Watersheds

Explore a cool interactive feature to see how the Conservancy protects freshwater resources worldwide.

Cool Green Science

New! The conservation blog of The Nature Conservancy.

Start One Conversation

Action starts when people talk. Visit StartOneConversation.org.

Places We Protect

The Nachusa Grasslands preserve combines pristine remnant prairie with innovative restoration.
                      More Projects >>
 

Great Places Network