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Request for Proposals for Prequalified Contractors

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...

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Request for Proposals for Legal Services

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...

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Martinis in the Meadow – Special Earth Day Event

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...

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Conservation Log: An Update on Our Progress (Pt 2)

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...

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Job Opening: Director of Donor Relations

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...

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Conservation Log: Poag Sand Prairie Restoration Project

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...

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Online Spring Native Plant Sale OPENS March 28th!

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...

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Keep Up with the Work of HeartLands Conservancy

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...

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2023 Tree Stewards Informational Session

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...

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End of Year Letter from our President & CEO

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...

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Buds & Bark: Winter Tree ID

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...

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Jingle Hike Challenge! 2022

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...

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Indian-Cahokia Creek Financial Assistance Sign Up

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...

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Indian Cahokia Creek 319 Grant Project

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...

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