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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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Celebrating Wins for Nature in the Midwest
In 2024, TNC, our partners and supporters celebrated many tremendous conservation successes across the Midwest, proving that when we come together, great solutions are possible.
Latest Stories
Create a Buzzworthy Backyard: Eight Great Ways to Help Pollinators and Other Insects Thrive
Discover how everyday conservation actions at home can make a big impact on pollinators and other insects in the Midwest and beyond.
Backyard Birds
Backyard birding is a great way to connect with the nature all around you right from your own home. Get started with TNC's top 10 Backyard Bird list.
Celebrating Nature Policy Wins in Chicago Suburbs
Chicagoland voters cast a ballot for nature in November to secure $500 million for public natural areas—one of many local and state policy wins.
Small Wetlands, Big Benefit: How to Harness Nature to Filter Agriculture Runoff
A long-term study on an Illinois farm shows that constructed wetlands can reduce excess nutrients in agricultural runoff by nearly 50%, a huge win for drinking water quality and wildlife habitat.
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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.