This summer, JDCF is offering the public an opportunity for adventures in our nature preserves as part of small groups led by expert guides. We are calling these expeditions “safaris.” Our first safaris will take you to the habitats of rare and beautiful birds and to the remnants of ancient Native peoples. Our new “Thunderbird” […] Read More

JDCF has an open position for a Site Steward at our 409-acre Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary (VOE) located in rural Stockton, IL. This is a full-time, permanent position responsible for the stewardship, management, ecological restoration, and maintenance of public access at VOE.  This position will work approximately 4 days per week at VOE and […] Read More

You may hear people speak of them reverently. You might catch word of a “big tree,” an important tree, a “Champion Tree.” But what does this mean? JDCF is sponsoring a ‘Biggest Tree Contest’ to celebrate the wonder of Illinois native tress. Gather the family for a hike in your back 40, set aside, or […] Read More

Those driving east on Highway 20 might have noticed some changes to the visible, western slope of Horseshoe Mound since the sale of the property by the Richardson Family to the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) in December 2018. When JDCF acquires a property, they establish a wildlife habitat restoration plan to return native, historic […] Read More