Our Mission

​We protect Illinois habitat for species in greatest need of conservation in Lee and Ogle counties.

OBJECTIVES

• Encourage and conduct conservation stewardship, especially prescribed fire and weed management.   
  
  
• Build strong relationships between members and their affiliated organizations that will benefit natural resources and encourage personal growth for participants.
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• Protect sites of significance through purchase for short or long-term ownership.

With only a very small portion (< 0.10%) of Illinois’ native landscape remaining, we are protecting  indigenous ecosystems and unique natural features that persist. We communicate the value and richness of natural areas to the public.