Citizens for Conservation (commonly called CFC) is a nonprofit organization, centered in Barrington, Illinois, established in 1971.[1] CFC's motto is Saving Living Space for Living Things through protection, restoration and stewardship of land, conservation of natural resources and education.[2] It is a member of Chicago Wilderness and the Land Trust Alliance.
| Formation | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Restoration and protection of native species and open space |
| Headquarters | Barrington, IL |
Region served | USA |
President | Kathleen Leitner |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | www.CitizensForConservation.org |
CFC specializes in habitat restoration, both on properties it owns and nearby forest preserves of Lake County Forest Preserve District and Forest Preserve District of Cook County. CFC relies almost entirely on volunteers, meeting at least once a week year-round.[3] In addition, student interns are hired during the summer.
CFC received the 2011 Conservation and Native Landscaping award from the U.S. EPA and Chicago Wilderness for its restoration work on the Flint Creek Savanna, their largest property and location of their headquarters.[4]
CFC properties
editAs of early 2020, CFC owned 12 properties for a total of 476 acres.[5] Much of this is agricultural land that was donated or purchased, and restored back to natural habitat, primarily oak savanna, tallgrass prairie, and wetlands. Removal of invasive species and re-seeding of native species from local seed sources is the main focus of habitat restoration. It has the largest holding of fee simple lands (direct ownership) of any non-profit in Lake County, Illinois.
Education
editCFC offers periodic programs for children as part of the No Child Left Inside project, and works with the local school district to introduce 3rd and 4th graders to the prairie.[6] It also provides occasional community education programs for adults.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Introduction to CFC" (PDF). CFC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "About us". CFC. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "CFC Volunteering". Volunteer Match. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "CFC wins award". Land Trust Alliance. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "Donation Expands Flint Creek Preserve". Citizens for Conservation. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "District 220 students work on prairie preservation". Daily Herald. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ "Sam Oliver retires". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 December 2016.