After a lengthy and rigorous application process, we received the good news that JDCF has been reaccredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Commission is an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance and only awards accreditation status to land...

This is the story of one of the most incredible gifts ever given: to JDCF, to the natural world, and to the people of Jo Daviess County. A gift over 30 years in the making. And although this story ends in northwest Illinois, it begins across the state in northeast...

Over the last decade, JDCF has worked hard to greatly expanded our stewardship capacity. From 1 dedicated staff member using a DR push mower and a well-used, donated truck to a staff of 8, a fleet of vehicles including heavy equipment, and the many tools necessary to...

Unique Conservation Model Preserves Bedford Hollow Sixty-eight acres known as Bedford Hollow near Galena, IL, is now protected in perpetuity with a JDCF conservation easement placed on it in late 2022. Landowners and long-time friends of JDCF, Rob Latousek and Brian...