by Mary Vandevord | Sep 1, 2026 | News
Some of the best childhood memories aren’t planned. They’re the afternoons spent turning over rocks to see what lives underneath, watching butterflies drift through a field, listening for frogs after a summer rain, or following a winding trail just to see...
by Mary Vandevord | Aug 25, 2026 | News
Sometimes a gift of land can accomplish far more than protecting a single property. It can create opportunities that continue benefiting conservation for years to come. In 2025, a generous couple donated their farmland in St. Clair County, near the Mississippi River,...
by Mary Vandevord | Aug 18, 2026 | News
If you’ve ever watched a bald eagle soar overhead, spotted a river otter along the water’s edge, or listened to the songs of migrating birds, you’ve experienced just a glimpse of what makes southern Illinois such a remarkable place. Protecting those...
by Mary Vandevord | Aug 11, 2026 | News
Think about one of your favorite places outdoors. Maybe it’s a trail you’ve walked for years, a creek where your kids caught their first frog, a family farm that’s been passed down through generations, or a patch of prairie that’s especially...
by Mary Vandevord | Aug 11, 2026 | News
At first glance, it might not seem unusual. Just 40 acres in western Madison County, near Edwardsville. But this rare sand prairie is home to threatened frogs and turtles, hundreds of native prickly pear cactus, and a remarkable community of plants and wildlife that...
by Mary Vandevord | Jul 17, 2026 | News
NOTICE: Addendum No. 1 for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for project titled “Tree Inventory, Community Forestry Management Plan, and Tree Removal and Planting.” This Addendum addresses questions received from Proposers before August 6th 2026. Questions...
