Opportunity Fund

Funds will be used to acquire and save critical habitats, connections, and access in southern Illinois for wildlife, families, and future generations.

With only 7% of farms and wildlife habitat in the southern third of Illinois conserved, we need to increase the pace of conservation.

Sometimes we only have a small window of time to protect a critical prairie or forest before a family is forced to sell it. The opportunity fund helps us be ready to preserve critical habitat when time is crucial. 

Funds in the Opportunity Fund/Quick Action Fund are dedicated to critical land acquisitions. Our priorities are for acquisition are important wildlife habitats, prairies, wetlands, forests, and critical access or connecting lands. 

With your help…

Funds will enable us to take quick action to acquire land when an important property becomes available.

You’ll be increasing the amount of land conserved in southern Illinois for wildlife, families, and future generations.

Your tax-deductible contribution will go directly to acquiring priority habitats, connections, and related costs. 

Gifts of any amount are welcome, including donations of stock, contributions from an IRA or Donor Advised Fund, or by check.

If you have questions, please contact Mary Vandevord, President & CEO, at (618) 566-4451 ex 20 or email her at ma************@*******************cy.org