Major Daviess Summer Ale Set For Triumphant Return to Galena
The Major Daviess Summer Ale will be back on tap at the Galena Brewing Company beginning Memorial Day weekend! New this year are Major Daviess howlers, 32 oz glass carry outs available at the brewery, 227 N Main Street, Galena. This seasonal summer ale with a citrus twist represents a unique collaboration between a local business […] Read More
The Witkowsky State Wildlife Area: After 30 Years, A Promise Fulfilled
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
Galena Gateway Park Expansion to Benefit Area Residents & Visitors
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
Land, Education & Stewardship
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