Prairie Land Conservancy

Prairie Land Conservancy We are a division of Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development.

Founded in 2008, the mission of Prairie Land Conservancy is to preserve wildlife habitat, open space, natural areas and sustainable agricultural land within west-central Illinois.

We have sad news: our Conservation Tour tomorrow is cancelled and will have to be rescheduled to later this fall. We hop...
05/29/2026

We have sad news: our Conservation Tour tomorrow is cancelled and will have to be rescheduled to later this fall.

We hope you all still enjoy the weather this weekend. There are plenty of spaces to go out in nature and see native flowers and gardens! And plenty of Conservation Tours coming up this June!

Register at
prairielandconservancy.org/events

Join PLC's Conservation Book Club as we read How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler to celebrate Pride Month! Read ...
05/28/2026

Join PLC's Conservation Book Club as we read How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler to celebrate Pride Month! Read about ten marine creatures' biology and reflect on possibilities for the way we humans live.

This book explores themes of adaptation, survival, sexuality, care, and weaving the wonders of marine biology with stories of family, relationships, and coming of age.

When: June 8th at 6 PM
Where: The Wine Sellers in Macomb

Come explore a home garden in Macomb "straight out of a storybook!" Patrick and Mercedes Heles bought their home from tw...
05/27/2026

Come explore a home garden in Macomb "straight out of a storybook!"

Patrick and Mercedes Heles bought their home from two former horticulturists. Come hear their story of how they maintain their "secret garden" with a focus on low-impact gardening.

The Conservation Tours are a great way to learn from fellow community members about how to grow native plants at home. A little bird says there may also be tea and sweet treats as well at this garden tour...

Register to receive driving instructions at prairielandconservancy.org/events

Summer is almost here! But you still might be able to find a few of these spring ephemeral flowers. Especially at Wigwam...
05/27/2026

Summer is almost here! But you still might be able to find a few of these spring ephemeral flowers. Especially at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary where these have all been spotted before!

Let us know how many of these native species you can find!

Ephemeral: a plant with a very short growing cycle

If you visit Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary, here are some birds you might be able to see at the bird feeder station!Our p...
05/23/2026

If you visit Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary, here are some birds you might be able to see at the bird feeder station!

Our program coordinator took these photos on Thursday. Other birds commonly seen there right now include Indigo Buntings, Goldfinches, and Turkey Vultures. If you're lucky, bald eagles like to visit the bird sanctuary as well.

May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Spending time in nature is shown to improve mood and reduce stress. Just one of the many ways nature provides abundance and reciprocity for us. So go outside for a few minutes this weekend, whether at one of our public properties, a local park, or even your yard!

Shout out to volunteers from United Community Bank and our PLC Community for showing up for birds yesterday!Our annual "...
05/22/2026

Shout out to volunteers from United Community Bank and our PLC Community for showing up for birds yesterday!

Our annual "save the tree" effort at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary was a success. Volunteers w**ded around our native tree plantings, protecting the growth of new bird habitat at the sanctuary.

"These invasive w**ds will outcompete our tree plantings. Which we need for new bird and bat habitat," explained Kirsten, our stewardship coordinator.

Folks gathered up lots of invasive honeysuckle, yanking it up by the roots. This plant can quickly replace all of our native species, creating a monoculture of one plant that doesn't provide the right food or shelter for our native wildlife.

Someday, the native trees planted by volunteers several years ago will become towers in the canopy. And home for our native birds and bats.

We're sure the White Breasted Nuthatch, House Finch, and Rose Breasted Grosbeak, and thank you as well! (ID of the birds in the photo order of appearance)

The numbers are in, and we have hit our halfway goal for this spring's Chairman's Challenge! Thank you!You all have help...
05/21/2026

The numbers are in, and we have hit our halfway goal for this spring's Chairman's Challenge! Thank you!

You all have helped us raise $35,00 for our Stewardship Building campaign. In order to reach the full $60,000, we still require about $12,000 in donations. Make a gift today which will then by matched, bringing us one step closer to our full goal.

Gifts are ONLY matched through May 31st! Donate today online https://prairielandconservancy.org/chairmans-challenge.html or call 309-833-4747

Important calendar note for next week! Our office will be closed next Monday for the federal holiday.We hope you take th...
05/21/2026

Important calendar note for next week! Our office will be closed next Monday for the federal holiday.

We hope you take the opportunity to get outside this weekend. Spending time in nature boosts mood, reduces stress, and strengthens immune systems. It's also just fun to explore.

Who's ready to help the next generation of trees?Help us w**d around our 1,000 native tree plantings at Wigwam Hollow Bi...
05/20/2026

Who's ready to help the next generation of trees?

Help us w**d around our 1,000 native tree plantings at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary tomorrow! This Volunteer Work Day is on May 21st from 4-6 PM.

Register on our website for more details and directions at prairielandconservancy.org/events

05/20/2026

Tiny plastic pellets, or nurdles, are wreaking havoc on our rivers, streams, and the Great Lakes. Plastic pellets are only 3-5mm in diameter, and they easily wash into our waterways through industrial spills, stormwater runoff, and transportation. They also aren’t biodegradable, meaning they’ll break up into microscopic fragments that can harm aquatic wildlife and threaten public health for hundreds of years. 🌊

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, or HB4418, will require the Illinois EPA to create and implement rules for a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to help keep plastic pellets out of our waterways and make plastic-makers responsible for their misuse of these dangerous materials.

📣 Take action now! Urge your State Senator to co-sponsor and vote YES on HB4418 to protect our water! ⬇️
https://act.ilenviro.org/a/pellets

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321 W. University Drive
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13098334747

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