Help Protect Nature
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. We’re building on that legacy and bringing people together to help solve today’s biggest conservation challenges, from climate change and habitat loss to protecting clean water. Together we’re stronger!
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Six Black Leaders Making a Difference for People and Nature in Chicago
Meet six Black leaders who are building community and making Chicago’s neighborhoods healthier, greener and more environmentally friendly.
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Wet and Wild: The Weird, Wondrous and Wicked Cool Creatures in Midwest Wetlands
Wetlands support an incredible diversity of life. Yet they’re in danger: in some states, as much as 90% of wetlands have been destroyed.
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Tackling Climate Change in Illinois
Climate change is a serious threat facing our planet today. In Illinois, The Nature Conservancy is finding solutions.
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Imani Green Health Advocates Program
The Imani Green Health Advocates program is bringing green jobs to Chicago's South Side.
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Illinois Nature Notes for July
Wondering what plants and wildlife you can see in July? Check out TNC's Nature Notes for a monthly update on natural events happening in Illinois!
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Sign up to receive monthly conservation news and updates from Illinois. Get a preview of Illinois' Nature News email.
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See the Places We Protect in Your Community
The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout Illinois in the past 60 years, including prairies, savannas, forests, wetlands and rivers.