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The Conservation Foundation is a nonprofit land and watershed protection organization. Established in 1972 by business and community leaders, the Foundation is dedicated to preserving open space and natural lands, protecting rivers and watersheds, and promoting stewardship of the environment. Working closely with citizens, elected officials, developers, land use planners, park district, and forest preserves, the Foundation has contributed to the protection of more than 30,000 acres of open space lands in northeast Illinois. The Conservation Foundation has more than 4,500 donors and members, and is headquartered at the 60-acre McDonald Farm in Naperville, Ill.

The Conservation Foundation 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd. Naperville, IL 60565 630-428-4500

For more information, please visit www.TheConservationFoundation.com.

“As the only public relations firm in Illinois to focus on the environment, GreenMark Public Relations®, Inc. is uniquely qualified to creatively meet and exceed the marketing needs of The Conservation Foundation. From the development of customized media lists directly targeted to our service area, to ongoing outreach to media representatives with whom they have developed strong business relationships, GreenMark PR has made a significant contribution to increasing our awareness among our constituents.” - Laura Glaza, director of marketing communications for The Conservation Foundation

Press Releases:

• Buck the Buckthorn Threat - TCF 11/24/08
• Spark Outdoor Family Fun at McDonald Farm Winter Campfire - TCF 11/13/08
• Voters: Environment Top Priority Even in Difficult Economy - TCF 10/21/08
• Pick up a Paddle & Canoe the Fox River - TCF 10/6/08
• League of Conservation Voters Speaker Highlights The Conservation Foundation Fall Membership and Awards Dinner - TCF 9/22/08
• The Conservation Foundation Fights Childhood Obesity With Nickelodeon - TCF 9/15/08
• Beyond the Basics: Integrating Conservation into Our Communities - TCF 9/10/08
• The Conservation Foundation Receives Second Consecutive Top Rating from Charity Navigator - TCF 9/9/08
• Learn How to Plant a Rain Garden at The Conservation Foundation - TCF 8/23/08
• The Conservation Foundation Fights Childhood Obesity With Nickelodeon - TCF 7/31/08
• Discover Geocaching at McDonald Farm in Naperville - TCF 7/31/08
• Beyond the Basics: Integrating Conservation into Our Communities - TCF 7/31/08
• Bicyclists Chase the Moon at Midnight - TCF 7/21/08
• River Sweep a Sweeping Success - TCF 7/11/08
• Bicyclists Will Chase the Moon at Midnight - TCF 6/25/08
• Nature Photography Class with Jack Shouba July 19 - TCF 6/05/08
• DuPage River Sweep News Advisory - TCF 6/04/08
• Spring Awards Honor Clean Water, Sustainable Development and Open Space - TCF 5/19/08
• Annual Event Improves DuPage River Quality - TCF 5/05/08
• “Spring Discovery Day” a Family Event at McDonald Farm - TCF 5/02/08
• Nature and Art Summer Camps Offer Fun at the Farm - TCF 4/30/08
• The Conservation Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners - TCF 4/25/08
• Native Plant Sale at The Conservation Foundation - TCF 4/14/08
• Earth Day Benefit Dinner Tickets Available - TCF 4/02/08
• Save Water, Save Money with a Rain Barrel - TCF 3/28/08
• “Discover Nature in Your Yard” Program for Kids - TCF 3/28/08
• Spring Equinox Campfire at McDonald Farm - TCF 3/07/08