A Conservation@Home Story August, 2026 By Mark Luthin, NLI President As I drove through the allée of sugar maples (see NLI’s July 2026 Legacy Tree article) toward Karen Bieschke’s home off of Guilford Road in Rockford, any tension that I may have had quickly slid...
By Isabelle Molitor, August 2026 Why is protecting a diversity of habitat important? A habitat is an environment that meets all of an organism’s needs to survive. Different species of plants and animals require unique conditions. By protecting a variety of habitat...
By Isabelle Molitor, July 2026 Many aspects of conservation can be confusing, especially with an abundance of information available online or on social media. Scientific knowledge can also change rapidly with new discoveries and studies, and it can be challenging to...
By Isabelle Molitor, July 2026 Although the complexity and diversity of topics within the field of conservation may feel daunting, conservation is for everyone. Anyone is capable of learning about the natural world and getting involved in conservation efforts. Whether...
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region when you attend Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family friendly festival on Sat., May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Natural...
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