Open Position – Land Conservation Intern
The Land Conservation Intern position is a 40 hours per week, summer seasonal position responsible for the assisting with JDCF’s land preservation and land stewardship programs. This position will also assist with the land stewardship program at Twin Ponds Research Farm. This position is designed to give the Intern a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit land […] Read More
Notice: The Following Individuals Will Stand for Election at JDCF’s Annual Meeting
Christine Larson: Christine (Chris) Larson brings over 20 years of corporate experience in sales and marketing, business development and management. She is currently Executive Director for St. Vincent de Paul Racine County Council in Wisconsin. Chris has served on the Staff of Four Mounds Foundation and from 2006 thru 2008 she served as Executive Director of […] Read More
What’s Happening at Horseshoe Mound?
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
Final Piece of the Gateway to Galena Preserved with Sale of 150-acre Richardson Farm to JDCF
A two-decade quest to preserve one of the most scenic natural areas in the tristate region came to a successful close on December 21 when the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) purchased a 150-acre addition to the Horseshoe Mound Preserve from the Richardson Family, quadrupling the size of the preserve. This acquisition marks the capstone […] Read More