Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday

Dayton Bluffs Preserve WorkdaySaturday, May 9th8:00am – 12:00pm 2997 IL-71Ottawa, IL 61350   Be ready for a workday with The Conservation Foundation! View tips on how to prepare.   A partnership of The Conservation Foundation and the City of Ottawa created the Dayton Bl......More

Dayton Bluffs Preserve WorkdaySaturday, May 9th8:00am – 12:00pm 2997 IL-71Ottawa, IL 61350   Be ready for a workday with The Conservation Foundation! View tips on how to prepare.   A partnership of The Conservation Foundation and the City of Ottawa created the Dayton Bluffs Preserve, which features 100 acres of prairie, 150 acres of woodlands, rugged ravines, water cascades, and the beautiful Fox River. Work activities vary throughout the year and include collecting native seeds, removal of invasive trees and shrubs, trail maintenance, planting and seeding native species, and controlling weeds. If you plan to bring a group, please contact us at [email protected].  

Dayton Bluffs Preserve, 2997 Illinois Route 71, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States

McDonald Farm Plant Sale

2026 McDonald Farm Plant SaleYou’re invited to our annual Mother’s Day weekend plant sale, where you’ll find a wide selection of native perennials, and grasses, McDonald Farm-grown organic vegetable and herb seedlings, organic compost, rain barrels, Mother’s Day gift op......More

2026 McDonald Farm Plant SaleYou’re invited to our annual Mother’s Day weekend plant sale, where you’ll find a wide selection of native perennials, and grasses, McDonald Farm-grown organic vegetable and herb seedlings, organic compost, rain barrels, Mother’s Day gift options, and more!   In-Person Plant SaleSaturday, May 9th9:00am — 1:00pm Location:McDonald Farm10S404 Knoch Knolls RdNaperville, IL 60565   Plant Kit Online OrderingWe’ll also be hosting an online pre-sale on Tuesday, April 14th through Friday, April 17th, which will feature our specially-designed native plant and vegetable/herb garden kits, trees, shrubs, rain barrels, organic compost, and gift options.Shop the online pre-sale here.     Thank you for shopping local and supporting our mission!  

McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL, 60565, United States

Yorkville Litter Cleanup

Yorkville Litter Cleanup ProgramSaturday, May 30th Donate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter!   Yorkville monthly clean-ups take place on the last Saturday of each month at various locations around town. Each litter clean-up is just one hour and cont......More

Yorkville Litter Cleanup ProgramSaturday, May 30th Donate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter!   Yorkville monthly clean-ups take place on the last Saturday of each month at various locations around town. Each litter clean-up is just one hour and contributes to keeping Yorkville beautiful! Just bring yourself and gloves if desired. Trash bags and pickers are provided. Join us for one cleanup session or come to them all! And don’t forget to read our Litter Cleanup Safety and Tips to get ready for the cleanup.   2026 Dates and Locations:All from 8:00 – 9:00am Saturday, April 25th — Park Roadhouse 47 (1901 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, May 30th — Burks Bros Drywall (1207 Badger St #A, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, June 27th — Goodwill Store & Donation Center (481 E Countryside Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, July 25th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, August 29th — Southern Belle’s (56 E Schoolhouse Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560)Sunday, September 27th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, October 31st — Ace Hardware (9620 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)   Sponsored by:The Conservation Foundation and Yorkville Chamber Green ConnectThank you to Yorkville Ace Hardware for donating supplies.   To learn about more volunteer opportunities with The Conservation Foundation, apply to be a volunteer! Please write “Yorkville Litter Cleanups” in the Current Volunteer section of the application so we know you are already involved.