JDCF and Murphy’s Gardens are once again partnering for a native plant sale to benefit JDCF.  From April 20th-22nd, Murphy’s Gardens will offer bare root trees and shrubs such as red oak, sugar maple American hazelnut, and red osier dogwood.  From May 18th-20th, native plants, such as dense blazingstar, purple coneflower, and showy goldenrod will […] Read More

Over three decades have passed since Jack and Iris Witkowsky made the decision to donate 400 of their 510-acre “Anka Farm” to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as a leadership gift towards the creation of the Witkowsky State Wildlife Area. The family purchased the working farm, located on Blackjack Road in Hanover, from […] Read More

In early December, JDCF donated the 80-acre Addition to Galena Gateway Park to the City of Galena. This land donation represents an ongoing partnership between JDCF and the City to protect the conservation and scenic vistas in East Galena and provide recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. In a public-private partnership with the City […] Read More

JDCF’s mission is to preserve land for the well-being of people and wildlife.  We do this through our three program areas of land protection, education and outreach, and land stewardship with the help of an amazing group of volunteers. Click the image for a link to a beautiful new video that showcases our work in […] Read More