Fossils of Jo Daviess County – A Virtual Lesson
We are all in this together! JDCF went Live on Facebook this morning with our Education & Outreach Manager, Jess Hepker, who discussed common fossils found in Jo Daviess County and where families might head out to find them while practicing social distancing. For those of you who missed the live-stream, we are posting it […] Read More
JDCF Preserves to Remain Open – Over 700 Acres Await!
We at JDCF are taking the Covid-19 precautions very seriously. We have cancelled our upcoming events and we are following CDC protocols to protect employees and their families. But we do have something valuable to offer those feeling trapped indoors. We invite you to practice social distancing while enjoying one of our nature preserves – all […] Read More
A Big Achievement for a Little Brown Bird
Wonderful news reached JDCF and the Friends of Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary in January 2020. After an intense 2 year project by JDCF volunteers (and a lot of paperwork), the property has received the designation of an Important Bird Area (IBA) in the State of Illinois. The Important Bird Areas program is a worldwide […] Read More
JDCF Announces 2020 Slate of Candidates for Election to the Board
The following individuals will stand for re-election to the Board of Directors by mail in ballot to all members in good standing with JDCF. Maureen Bardusk An artist whose work celebrates the Driftless landscape, Maureen has owned property in Jo Daviess County for 40 years. A fascination with area architecture and history led to learning […] Read More