Illinois
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.
On the Road: Journey through Nature in the Midwest
You don’t have to go far to experience all the benefits that time in nature gives you. No matter your interest, TNC has a wide variety of accessible preserves around the Midwest for you to explore.
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Midwest LGBTQ+ in Conservation
Not only is diversity essential in nature, its vital to the work we do in conservation. This Pride Month, we're celebrating the diverse, LGBTQ+ individuals that help us thrive.
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.