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Fall foliage in Illinois.
Fall Foliage at Nachusa The change in seasons signals to the trees to stop their food making processes, and the green chlorophyll of the leaves begins to break down, allowing the new colors to shine. © Charles Larry

Protecting Illinois 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. With your support, 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.