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Join Us in Positively Impacting Biodiversity, One Garden at a Time!
Help promote the HeartLands Conservancy Spring Plant Sale on social media! HeartLands Conservancy is launching our Online Spring Native Plant Sale from March 28th to April 23rd. Our goal is to encourage individuals to make a positive impact on their yards and create a...
Garden Party with a Purpose: You’re Invited to Martinis in the Meadow!
Message from our President/CEO Join us for Martinis in the Meadow and Support Special Places in Southwestern Illinois Dear Supporter, I hope this message finds you well and that you're enjoying the arrival of spring. As a fellow supporter of HeartLands Conservancy’s...
Request for Proposals for Prequalified Contractors
RFP | Prequalified Contractors To further HLC’s organizational purposes, HeartLands Conservancy (HLC) intends to pre-qualify firms to provide the following services and/or technical assistance for potential future projects: • Environmental/Natural Resource Planning...
Request for Proposals for Legal Services
HLC is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified legal services firms to provide services on an as-needed basis during the calendar year 2023, with the option for HLC to renew services for a period of three (3) years (through December 31, 2025). Legal...
Martinis in the Meadow – Special Earth Day Event
SOLD OUT! Have a martini and support the meadow! Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support at Martinis in the Meadow, a special Earth Day event benefiting HeartLands Conservancy and The Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation...
Conservation Log: An Update on Our Progress (Pt 2)
Conservation Log: An Update on Our Progress Dear supporters of HeartLands Conservancy, It's time for part two of our Conservation Log, where we provide an update on the progress of our efforts during the Poag Restoration Project. To ensure we can track the...
Prairie Du Pont Project
Join us on what is sure to be an amazing member only hike with our CEO, Mary Vandevord!
Job Opening: Director of Donor Relations
We're hiring for a full-time Director of Donor Relations to lead a comprehensive fundraising program, cultivate donor relations, and organize fundraising events/engagements. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, has five or more years of successful non-profit...
4/13 Clean Water, Bright Future: Canteen Creek Watershed Green Infrastructure Tour
Clean Water, Bright Future: Canteen Creek Watershed Green Infrastructure Tour on April 13, 2023 Did you know that HeartLands Conservancy completed a watershed plan for the Canteen - Cahokia Creek watershed in 2018? We partnered with landowners in the area who were...
Conservation Log: Poag Sand Prairie Restoration Project
Conservation Log: Poag Sand Prairie Restoration Project Update Dear supporters of HeartLands Conservancy, I wanted to provide you with an update on the Poag Sand Prairie Restoration Project. Our team has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming restoration...
Online Spring Native Plant Sale OPENS March 28th!
Spring is finally here, and it's time to get your gardens ready for the season! HeartLands Conservancy is excited to announce our upcoming Online Spring Native Plant Sale, starting on Tuesday, March 28th at 9:00am CST. We've carefully selected a quality collection of...
Keep Up with the Work of HeartLands Conservancy
As a past donor or volunteer of HeartLands Conservancy, you know firsthand the importance of our mission to protect and preserve the natural lands and wildlife of southwestern Illinois. As we continue to work towards our goal, we want to keep you updated on our latest...
2023 Tree Stewards Informational Session
Are you ready to become a HeartLands Conservancy Tree Steward? Join us for our informational session on February 21st at 6:00pm at the HeartLands Conservancy Office (29 E. Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220). Learn about the exciting 2023 Spring Session of the Tree...
End of Year Letter from our President & CEO
Growing up on a farm, Ed learned the importance of nature and sustainability. When he became President of the Swansea Rotary, he knew he wanted to continue those ideals by naturalizing an area of the Clinton Hills Conservation Park into a place for butterflies, and by...
Buds & Bark: Winter Tree ID
Buds & Bark: Winter Tree IDNovember 5 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Whether you want to increase your tree identification skills for recreational and educational purposes, or want a leg-up on the competition for HLC’s 2022 Jingle Hike, this brief class is the perfect...
Jingle Hike Challenge! 2022
Jingle Hike Challenge! 2022 | November 24th - January 1st Registration Begins, October 11th! Jingle bells are tied to 12 trees in parks throughout the Metro East from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. Participants are asked to visit as many of the parks as they...
Indian-Cahokia Creek Financial Assistance Sign Up
INDIAN-CAHOKIA CREEK WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SIGN UP MADISON COUNTY, IL – A sign-up period is now open for landowners in the Indian-Cahokia Creek Watershed to apply for funding from a financial assistance program through...
Indian Cahokia Creek 319 Grant Project
)Illinois EPA awards nearly $862,000 to HeartLands Conservancy for water quality protection within the Indian Creek – Cahokia Creek Watershed in Madison County HeartLands Conservancy applied for the Section 319(h) grant in partnership with Madison County. The total...
Members Hike with CEO at Bohm Woods Nature Preserve
Join us on what is sure to be an amazing member only hike with our CEO, Mary Vandevord!