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Protecting Illinois Nature
For more than 60 years, people like you have helped The Nature Conservancy protect the sun-kissed prairies, shady oak savannas and tranquil forests of Illinois. With your support, we can build on that legacy by bringing people together to help solve today’s biggest conservation challenges, from climate change and habitat loss to protecting clean water.
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Tune Into Fall Bird Migration Live at Emiquon Preserve
Each fall, tens of thousands of birds use Emiquon as a stopover point on their migration routes. Watch the migration throughout the fall via our YouTube livestream!
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Stories of Hope: Conservation Success in the Midwest
Positive achievements can—and are—happening right in your backyard. Dive into the conservation work bolstering people and nature in the Midwest.
Latest Stories
Dogs Lend Their Noses to Find Turtles for Science
Specially trained spaniels—aka turtle dogs—are helping researchers find and study elusive ornate box turtles.
Experience the Beauty of Illinois Nature in Fall
Autumn is just around the bend! Take in vibrant prairie views as asters and ferns bloom or go watch thousands of birds migrate across the state.
Meet Peculiar Pollinators This Spooky Season
Get to know the industrious spiders, nocturnal moths and more "creepy" critters quietly contributing to the health of Midwest ecosystems.
From Great Lakes to Great Lakes: African Women Scientists Travel 7,000+ Miles to Share Conservation Strategies to Protect the World’s Fresh Water
Women scientists travel from Africa to the Midwest to conduct research and share their work in the African Great Lakes.
We Can’t Save Nature Without You
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Places We Protect
See the Places We Protect in Your Community
From lush prairies and rare savannas to vibrant wetlands and rivers, The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout Illinois in the past 60 years.