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Open Position – Director of Ecological Restoration

JDCF is seeking a full-time Director of Ecological Restoration based out of our state-of-the-art stewardship shop in Elizabeth, IL. This position is responsible for ensuring the success of JDCF’s ecological restoration programs on lands owned by JDCF, partner...

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Carrying the Torch ~ A Prescribed Fire Seminar

With over 90 people in attendance, the Prescribed Fire Seminar and Art Exhibit on January 27th was a huge success. The Galena Center for the Arts proved to be a perfect venue for the art exhibit as well as the two-part seminar. In the first session, Gillian Moore,...

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JDCF Earns National Recognition for Excellence

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...

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JDCF Opens New Stewardship Shop

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...

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