Yorkville Litter Cleanup Program

Yorkville Litter Cleanup Program  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 keepin......More

Yorkville Litter Cleanup Program  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.   2025 Dates and Locations:All from 8:00 – 9:00am   Saturday, April 26th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, May 31st — Goodwill Store & Donation Center (481 E Countryside Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, June 28th — Burks Bros Drywall (1207 Badger St #A, Yorkville, IL 60560),Saturday, July 26th — Park Roadhouse 47 (1901 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, August 30th — Ace Hardware (9620 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, September 27th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, October 25th — Darlene McCue Bike Path (Bristol Ridge Rd & Kennedy Rd, Yorkville, IL 60543),   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 “Notes to the Volunteer Coordinator” section of the application so we know you are already involved.  

Conservation@Home Kane Garden Showcase

Conservation@Home Kane Garden ShowcaseSaturday, June 28th9:00am — 1:00pm     Join us for a self-guided garden showcase and be inspired by our community’s stunning Conservation@Home certified gardens! Explore a variety of landscapes featuring native plants, water-wise g......More

Conservation@Home Kane Garden ShowcaseSaturday, June 28th9:00am — 1:00pm     Join us for a self-guided garden showcase and be inspired by our community’s stunning Conservation@Home certified gardens! Explore a variety of landscapes featuring native plants, water-wise gardening techniques, thriving wildlife habitats — even edible gardens. This free event is part of the Conservation@Home program, designed to help homeowners create more sustainable, environmentally friendly yards that contribute to a healthier ecosystem while adding some extra beauty to our everyday lives. Come ready to gather ideas, connect with nature, and get motivated to start your own journey toward a greener lifestyle!   We would like to respect the privacy of those participating in our showcase and therefore do not list the garden addresses publicly. Those who register for the showcase will be emailed a detailed map outlining each of our featured yards. You can then choose which gardens you’d like to visit during our designated 9:00am — 1:00pm timeframe. You can also join us for the DuPage County Showcase on Saturday, July 19th! More details here. 

Nature Rx Walks at WellBatavia Festival

Saturday, June 28th10:00am or 12:00pm Peg Bond Center151 N. Island AvenueBatavia, IL, 60510     The WellBatavia Festival is an annual expo showcasing the health and wellness resources serving the Batavia community. The Conservation Foundation will be there to showcase ......More

Saturday, June 28th10:00am or 12:00pm Peg Bond Center151 N. Island AvenueBatavia, IL, 60510     The WellBatavia Festival is an annual expo showcasing the health and wellness resources serving the Batavia community. The Conservation Foundation will be there to showcase the wide range of nature-based services that improve the mental and physical health. We will be holding two 30-minute Nature Rx walks through the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary. Practitioners from Northern Illinois University will be doing biometric health screens as part of the festival. They will be available to do pre-and post walk screenings to see if people’s blood pressure dropped during the walk.  

Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday

Dayton Bluffs Preserve WorkdaySaturday, July 12th8:00am – 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 Dayt......More

Dayton Bluffs Preserve WorkdaySaturday, July 12th8:00am – 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

Acoustic Ecology: Nature Connection Through Sound Workshop

Saturday, July 12th1:30 — 3:30pm McDonald Farm10S404 Knoch Knolls RdNaerpville, IL 60565     This public acoustic ecology class will explore the intersection of Potawatomi culture, language, environment, and acoustic ecology. Aimed at individuals who work in or have a ......More

Saturday, July 12th1:30 — 3:30pm McDonald Farm10S404 Knoch Knolls RdNaerpville, IL 60565     This public acoustic ecology class will explore the intersection of Potawatomi culture, language, environment, and acoustic ecology. Aimed at individuals who work in or have a passion for nature, participants will engage in both indoor learning and an outdoor acoustic walk, fostering a deeper understanding of soundscapes and their significance in conservation. This workshop will be led by Billie Kerner, who is a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and is Bear Clan. Kerner has been an educator, environmentalist, humanitarian, and beadwork artist for more than twenty years. Recognizing the urgency of climate change, she founded the nonprofit organization, Jibek Mbwakawen Inc., which aims to improve the environment by connecting people to the land from an Indigenous perspective. She holds a BA degree from Indiana University Northwest and is currently pursuing a graduate degree. In partnership with: Jibek Mbwakawen Inc.  

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

Music on the Farm

Music on the FarmSunday, July 13th   McDonald Farm10S404 Knoch Knolls RdNaperville, IL 60565 4:00 — 6:00pm   The Old Fashioneds   Music on the Farm is family-friendly and free! Grab a lawn chair, pack a few drinks, and sit back to take in the music and the pastoral view......More

Music on the FarmSunday, July 13th   McDonald Farm10S404 Knoch Knolls RdNaperville, IL 60565 4:00 — 6:00pm   The Old Fashioneds   Music on the Farm is family-friendly and free! Grab a lawn chair, pack a few drinks, and sit back to take in the music and the pastoral views of McDonald Farm. The food truck on Sunday, July 13th will be Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s Ice Cream and The Lovely Lemon.   Music on the Farm summer music series includes: Sunday, June 8thRabbit Moon with Touch of Spice Sunday, July 13thThe Old Fashioneds with Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s Ice Cream and The Lovely Lemon Sunday, August 10thBree Gordon Band with Fernando’s Street Kitchen Sunday, September 14thFall Market & Music Fest   Thanks to our sponsors:          

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

Conservation@Home DuPage Garden Showcase

Conservation@Home DuPage Garden ShowcaseSaturday, July 19th9:00am — 1:00pm     Join us for a self-guided garden showcase and be inspired by our community’s stunning Conservation@Home certified gardens! Explore a variety of landscapes featuring native plants, water-wise......More

Conservation@Home DuPage Garden ShowcaseSaturday, July 19th9:00am — 1:00pm     Join us for a self-guided garden showcase and be inspired by our community’s stunning Conservation@Home certified gardens! Explore a variety of landscapes featuring native plants, water-wise gardening techniques, thriving wildlife habitats — even edible gardens. This free event is part of the Conservation@Home program, designed to help homeowners create more sustainable, environmentally friendly yards that contribute to a healthier ecosystem while adding some extra beauty to our everyday lives. Come ready to gather ideas, connect with nature, and get motivated to start your own journey toward a greener lifestyle!   We would like to respect the privacy of those participating in our showcase and therefore do not list the garden addresses publicly. Those who register for the showcase will be emailed a detailed map outlining each of our featured yards. You can then choose which gardens you’d like to visit during our designated 9:00am — 1:00pm timeframe. You can also join us for the Kane Garden Showcase on Saturday, June 28th! More details here.Thanks to our sponsor:  

Yorkville Litter Cleanup Program

Yorkville Litter Cleanup Program  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 keepin......More

Yorkville Litter Cleanup Program  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.   2025 Dates and Locations:All from 8:00 – 9:00am   Saturday, April 26th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, May 31st — Goodwill Store & Donation Center (481 E Countryside Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, June 28th — Burks Bros Drywall (1207 Badger St #A, Yorkville, IL 60560),Saturday, July 26th — Park Roadhouse 47 (1901 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, August 30th — Ace Hardware (9620 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, September 27th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560)Saturday, October 25th — Darlene McCue Bike Path (Bristol Ridge Rd & Kennedy Rd, Yorkville, IL 60543),   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 “Notes to the Volunteer Coordinator” section of the application so we know you are already involved.