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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Nature's Comebacks in the Midwest
Otters, dragonflies and cranes, oh my! Years of conservation efforts have helped several species make a comeback to Midwest habitats.
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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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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!
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Small Wetlands, Big Benefit: How to Harness Nature to Filter Agriculture Runoff
A long-term study on an Illinois farm shows that constructed wetlands can reduce excess nutrients in agricultural runoff by nearly 50%, a huge win for drinking water quality and wildlife habitat.
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Illinois Nature Notes for February
Wondering what plants and wildlife you can see in February? Check out TNC’s Nature Notes for a monthly update on natural events happening in Illinois!
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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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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.