CARING FOR ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES
Illinois is home to many important lands, waters, and wildlife that have been protected as nature preserves. But these places desperately need the help that comes only from a dedicated community of volunteer stewards.
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Bell Bowl Prairie Activists Stay Steadfast as a Rare Habitat Remains in Limbo
With planned construction on hold, advocates are fighting fatigue and rallying support for a small but species-rich grassland in Illinois.
Read on…Remarks by Todd Strole – Illinois Nature Preserves Commission 240th meeting on Jan. 25, 2022
I would like to make a few remarks as this is the first meeting I will attend as the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission’s Executive Director. First, I want to publicly thank Dr. Leon Hinz for his leadership during his temporary assignment as Director. Thank you, Leon. Additionally, all INPC staff have stepped up over the…
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