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Scherer Highlights Illinois Conservation Foundation 2022 Conservation Achievement Scholarship Opportunity

Nov 16, 2021 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is alerting families that applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2022 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. “The ICF Conservation Achievement...

Harper Visits Southern Illinois for Agricultural Tour

Sep 13, 2019 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently visited Southern Illinois as part of a multiday agricultural tour.“Illinois is an agricultural leader, not only for the United States, but for...

State Rep. Walker Hosts Animal Ambassadors at Local Senior Center

Jun 18, 2019 | Walker

DES PLAINES, Ill. – Underscoring the need to help our environment and highlighting the important conservation work of the Brookfield Zoo, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently hosted the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des...

Edly-Allen Visits Radical Roots Organic Farm; Promotes Environmental Wellness

Apr 24, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, visited the Radical Roots Organic Farm in Libertyville on Earth Day to learn about their conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and nutrient pollution.“The opportunity to tour a local farm and...

Kifowit to Host “Conservation@Home” Seminar

Apr 18, 2019 | Kifowit

AURORA, Ill. – Encouraging residents to make earth-conscious choices in their home landscape, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is partnering with The Conservation Foundation to bring the Conservation@Home program to the Aurora Public Library at 6:00 p.m....