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 18, 2026
Join us to install posts and informational signs at the Exploration Garden in Clinton Hills Conservation Park, Swansea, IL. Location: Clinton Hills Conservation Park, Swansea, IL 1524 Clinton Hills Parkway, Swansea, IL 62226 Register Below:
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 Kristin Fulkerson | Aug 3, 2026
Join us in restoring our sand prairie habitat for wildlife like Abby the turtle. Location: Knoll Family Wildlife Sanctuary Located at the southwest corner of New Poag Road and Wanda Road in Edwardsville. By registering, you’ll help us plan the right tools and...
