Illinois Conservation Foundation

Our Mission

The Illinois Conservation Foundation preserves and enhances Illinois’ natural and cultural heritage by supporting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through financial resources from donors and our conservation partners..

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2025 Pins are now in stock! Purchase your Pins today at $7 each or get the entire 2025 exclusive collection for $42! Please note, starting January 6, 2025, individual pin prices will increase to $10 each. The full 2025 Pin Collection will be priced at $63.  Get yours today!

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Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Gala

March 13, 2025

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Our Shared Impact

$330,212.47

awarded

500+

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Since the inception of
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program

8K+

annual visitors

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Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center

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85

Conservation Achievement Scholarships
awarded to high school seniors

 

74

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Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Inductees

$1.4 Million in Support

Biodiversity Field Trips for over 100k Students

50+

Outdoor Clinics Annually

1000s

of youth and adults participating in outdoor recreational pursuits