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Snow-covered trees in a winter landscape in Illinois.
Frosted Trees Ice covered trees in a winter landscape on the Franklin family farm, located near Lexington, Illinois, on the banks of the Mackinaw River. The Franklin farm works in partnership with the Nature Conservancy to test and demonstrate conservation related agricultural practices that protect and preserve the river watershed. © Timothy T. Lindenbaum/The Nature Conservancy

Protect Nature this Holiday Season

For more than 60 years, people like you have helped The Nature Conservancy protect the sun-kissed prairies, shady oak savannas and tranquil forests of Illinois. With your support this holiday season, we can build on that legacy by bringing people together to help solve today’s biggest conservation challenges, from climate change and habitat loss to protecting clean water.

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Two bison grazing in the snow.
Winter Grazing Two bison grazing in the snow. © Charles Larry

Giving to Illinois

No matter where you are in Illinois—whether walking along a tree-lined street or sitting on a combine harvester, birdwatching in the prairie or fishing along a river—we are all connected by nature. Learn what your generous support helps us achieve.

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Snowy tree next to a lake.

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Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas tree is better for the environment?

Want a more sustainable holiday? Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Here’s why buying a real Christmas tree this year can help the planet.

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COP28: Your Guide to the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in UAE

COP28 takes place November 30-December 12, 2023 in United Arab Emirates. This guide will tell you what to expect at COP28, why TNC will be there, and what it all means for you.

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A purple sunrise over a still bay.

Climate Change in the Great Lakes

Climate change is taking a significant toll on the Great Lakes region. Learn how The Nature Conservancy is working to secure a resilient future in this region.

A small brown bird sits on a branch-tip in the snow.

Midwest Winter Birds

Winter in the Midwest provides an opportunity to provide birds with cover, food and water. In return, you might just get to see more birds in your yard!

Windmills stand behind a large array of solar panels on a Midwest landscape surrounded by flowers.

Charting a Clean Energy Future in the Midwest

A new TNC report provides a pathway for Midwest businesses to attain greenhouse gas reduction targets—while lessening impacts on nature and people from the renewable buildout.

A cardinal sitting on a tree branch on a snowy day.

Illinois Nature Notes for December

Wondering what plants and wildlife you can see in December? Check out TNC’s Nature Notes for a monthly update on natural events happening in Illinois!

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Three children exploring TNC's Nachusa Grasslands Preserve in Illinois under a sunny blue sky.
Frolicking the Fields The whole family can enjoy exploring TNC Illinois' preserves all year long. © Ami Vitale

Places We Protect

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

From lush prairies and rare savannas to vibrant wetlands and rivers, The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout Illinois in the past 60 years.

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