by Kristin Fulkerson | Oct 6, 2026 | News
Dear Qualified Contractors: HeartLands Conservancy (HLC) is seeking bids from qualified ecological contractors to remove invasive species at one of our owned properties, the Knoll Family Wildlife Sanctuary. The project site is located at the southwest corner of...
by Kristin Fulkerson | Sep 29, 2026 | News
When Paula Homan retired, she knew she wanted to spend her time doing things that mattered to her. She wanted to stay busy, meet people, keep learning and, most of all, find ways to make a difference. That led her to HeartLands Conservancy. Paula and her husband,...
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 Kristin Fulkerson | Aug 25, 2026 | News
Highland, Illinois — What does it take to keep a lake healthy? On Monday, September 14, HeartLands Conservancy will invite community members to see some of the answers firsthand during its Clean Water, Bright Future Tour in the Highland Silver Lake Watershed. The tour...
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...
