The Conservation Foundation (Illinois)

The Conservation Foundation
PredecessorForest Foundation of DuPage County
Formation1972; 53 years ago (1972)
TypeNon-governmental organization
23-7221206
Legal status501(c)(3)
Focusconservation, environmental education, sustainability
HeadquartersNaperville, Illinois
Region
Northern Illinois, US
Websitetheconservationfoundation.org

The Conservation Foundation is a non-governmental, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of the environment.[1]

It serves northern Illinois counties of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will.[2]

McDonald Farm

In 1992, Lenore Clow McDonald donated her 60-acre farm to The Conservation Foundation,[3] subject to conservation easement. The farm now serves as headquarters for the organization.[4]

Located on the farm is a partner organization, The Resiliency Institute,[5] which uses permaculture education and design to foster resilient lifestyles, landscapes and communities.[6]

Green Earth Harvest

A major program at the Foundation is Green Earth Harvest.[7] This is a certified organic farm that provides local, organic vegetables through environmentally sustainable methods.[8]

References

  1. ^ "The Conservation Foundation". Giving DuPage.
  2. ^ "Conservation Foundation A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION". Mightycause.
  3. ^ Canfield, Greg (December 5, 2007). "Historical farm's facade is relocated". Chicago Tribune.
  4. ^ Bochenek, Alyssa (July 15, 2017). "Inside Naperville's McDonald Farm". Naperville News 17.
  5. ^ "The Resiliency Institute". The Resiliency Institute.
  6. ^ Metsch, Steve (Apr 24, 2020). "Down to Business: Self-reliance and resiliency are skills that can be taught". Naperville Sun. Tribune Publishing.
  7. ^ "Green Earth Harvest". Fresh Picks.
  8. ^ "Green Earth Harvest Naperville, Illinois Family Farm". LocalHarvest, Inc. Dec 7, 2020.