Great River Trail Coalition Meets in Galena
On June 20 about 85 people gathered at Chestnut Mountain Resort to be briefed on emerging plans for completing the next legs of the Great River Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail from Galena to Savanna. These plans follow the Jo Daviess County Greenways and Trails Plan, part of the county’s comprehensive plan adopted in 2009. The […] Read More
Major Daviess Summer Ale -A Great Taste for a Great Cause!
JDCF, in collaboration with the Galena Brewing Company, is building on last summer’s unveil of the Major Daviess Summer Ale, a refreshing American wheat ale that supports land preservation in Jo Daviess County. The first kegs have been tapped in this unique partnership between a local business and a local nonprofit organization. A portion of the […] Read More
Native Prairie Plant Sale – Order Today!
JDCF is teaming up with Twin Ponds Research Farm and Murphy’s Gardens to host our first native plant sale! To highlight the importance of prairies, we are providing native prairie plants to anyone looking to bring home birds and butterflies, add curb appeal, address storm-water runoff issues, or even to prevent erosion. Because of the […] Read More
Casper Bluff to Grow to 100+ Acres!
Nearly ten years after JDCF purchased the original 85-acre Casper Bluff Preserve, we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of 21 acres that will be managed as a new addition to Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve. Funding for the purchase of this property was generously provided by the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, the […] Read More