The Conservation Foundation (Illinois)

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Short description: US non-profit organization
The Conservation Foundation
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PredecessorForest Foundation of DuPage County
Formation1972; 52 years ago (1972)
TypeNon-governmental organization
23-7221206
Legal status501(c)(3)
Focusconservation, environmental education, sustainability
HeadquartersNaperville, Illinois
Region
Northern Illinois, United States
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]

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