“Conservation Conversation” – JDCF Book Club
During our third session, we will discuss, via Zoom, How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We’re Going. Vaclav Smil (2022). A final, […]
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The Burn Brigade Offers Free Prescribed Fire Training
The newly formed Burn Brigade Prescribed Burn Association is an all-volunteer group located in northwest Illinois. They are seeking new members and offering a free training session for anyone interested […]
Community Science Workshop at Mąą Pįį/Hess House Center
It is time to get outside, turn your nature observations into science, and see the wonder in the world. Would you like to get involved recording your observations and submitting […]
JDCF Annual Meeting
Executive Director, Steve Barg, will address the membership on the eve of his retirement. Kay Weibel will be recognized as the recipient of the 2026 Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership […]
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Frog Walk on the Galena River Trail
One of the first signs of spring is the sound of frogs waking up and calling. Join JDCF staff at the Meeker Street Footbridge in downtown Galena for our annual, […]
World Migratory Bird Day Bird Walk
It's time to celebrate migratory birds on International World Migratory Bird Day. To commemorate this occasion, as well as Galena’s designation as an Illinois Bird City, JDCF invites you to […]
Spring Wildflower Walk
Join JDCF education staff and knowledgeable local plant enthusiast, Jim Johannsen, to take in the spring wonders at JDCF’s lesser known Rutherford Refuge Nature Preserve, bracketed by Clear Creek. In […]
Open House at Big Sky Nature Reserve
As part of our ongoing Inspiring You to Preserve Our Future fundraising campaign, JDCF invites you and your family to come and learn more about our conservation work, education programs, […]
Open House at Mąą Pįį Preserve/Historic Hess House
As part of our ongoing Inspiring You to Preserve Our Future fundraising campaign, JDCF invites you and your family to come and learn more about our conservation work, education programs, […]
Weird & Wonderful Insects with The Field Museum
You are invited to join Chicago Field Museum insect educators and scientists to see their amazing collections of local and non-local insects. There will also be insect displays collected by […]
Meteors on the Mound
JDCF invites everyone to Meteors on the Mound for a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower from atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve, which is one of the highest points in Jo […]
Miraculous Monarch Migration
Join JDCF staff and volunteers are we explore the prairie to catch and tag monarch butterflies who are beginning their fall migration back to Mexico. This event will give people […]
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Join JDCF and the Galena Public Library for Galena LitFest: The Work of Poetry with IL Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte in the historic Hess House at JDCF's Mąą Pįį Preserve. […] |
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Join tree expert from JDCF and the Northern Illinois Forestry Association for a walk in the woods at Schurmeier Forest. Participants will learn how to ID trees and shrubs native […] |
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During our second session, we will discuss, via Zoom, Voices from Bears Ears: Seeking Common Ground on Sacred Land. Rebecca Robinson (2018). If you are new to the book club, […] |
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