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]
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| Predecessor | Forest Foundation of DuPage County |
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| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Focus | conservation, environmental education, sustainability |
| Headquarters | Naperville, Illinois |
Region | Northern Illinois, US |
| Website | theconservationfoundation |
It serves northern Illinois counties of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will.[2]
McDonald Farm
editIn 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
editA 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
edit- ^ "The Conservation Foundation". Giving DuPage.
- ^ "Conservation Foundation A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION". Mightycause.
- ^ Canfield, Greg (December 5, 2007). "Historical farm's facade is relocated". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Bochenek, Alyssa (July 15, 2017). "Inside Naperville's McDonald Farm". Naperville News 17.
- ^ "The Resiliency Institute". The Resiliency Institute.
- ^ Metsch, Steve (Apr 24, 2020). "Down to Business: Self-reliance and resiliency are skills that can be taught". Naperville Sun. Tribune Publishing.
- ^ "Green Earth Harvest". Fresh Picks.
- ^ "Green Earth Harvest Naperville, Illinois Family Farm". LocalHarvest, Inc. Dec 7, 2020.
