Natural Heritage Society
Create a lasting legacy that secures our wide open space and natural areas.
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Outdoor Recreation
Connecting people to the wilderness in their communities
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Land and Water Protection
We ensure our natural areas are restored to the highest quality habitat.
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Environmental Education
Teaching the next generation is crucial if we want to see today's preservation efforts carried on in the future.
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News & Events
Empowering Youth through Programming
Foundation support made it possible for forty underserved children and adults to canoe and fish at The Hollows Conservation Area.
Read MoreFoundation Awarded Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Grant
Matching Grant Increases the Impact of Your Donation to Glacial Park
Read MoreEnsuring the Vitality of our Wetlands
District staff manages more than 60 acres of its Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve and Varga Archaeological Site with donor support.
Read MoreFuture Generations
Ensure the preservation of our natural heritage through planned giving.
Leave A LegacyChampion Conservation
Even a small amount can go a long way toward protecting the natural areas of McHenry County.
Monthly Giving