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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.
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Midwest LGBTQ+ in Conservation
Not only is diversity essential in nature, its vital to the work we do in conservation. This Pride Month, we're celebrating the diverse, LGBTQ+ individuals that help us thrive.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Rare 2024 Cicada Emergence in Illinois
An Illinois summer isn't complete without cicadas. 2024 is an extra special year for these critters as two rare broods will be emerging simultaneously, and they're arriving earlier than expected.
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Reinvesting in the Delta
The Floodplain Reforestation Program is an ambitious, large-scale reforestation effort, targeted at landowners and farmers often left out of current state and federal programs.
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic invasive species may be the most significant threat to the health of the Great Lakes. Scientists estimate the Great Lakes have been invaded by more than 180 species and cost more than $200 million annually in lost revenue and prevention strategies.
Summertime Exploration in Illinois
A new season is around the corner. From blooming prairies to bubbling wetlands, summer offers some of the liveliest nature sights in Illinois.
Create a Buzzworthy Backyard: Eight Great Ways to Help Pollinators and Other Insects Thrive
Discover how everyday conservation actions at home can make a big impact on pollinators and other insects in the Midwest and beyond.
We Can’t Save Nature Without You
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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.