The Land Conservation Foundation

The Land Conservation Foundation Most of our efforts take place in Champaign and Piatt counties.

LCF’s mission is to preserve and restore natural communities in East Central Illinois, to create interconnected corridors, to provide wildlife habitat, and connect people and nature for future generations. LCF's mission is to preserve and restore natural communities in East Central Illinois, to create interconnected corridors, to provide wildlife habitat, and connect people and nature for future generations.

Might be a good day for snowshoeing! Nothing like newly fallen snow to make everything look fresh and new. And to show t...
12/14/2025

Might be a good day for snowshoeing! Nothing like newly fallen snow to make everything look fresh and new. And to show the passage of critters who have been there before you.

Yesterday's Giving Guide special from the News Gazette. Over 180 great organizations listed! Consider how you might supp...
12/13/2025

Yesterday's Giving Guide special from the News Gazette. Over 180 great organizations listed! Consider how you might support conservation efforts like this group of folks who helped rescue mussels stranded by drought along the Sangamon River. Donate right here https://www.landconservationfoundation.org/donate

A crisp, wintery walk on a late autumn day. The snow was crusty on the landfill path leading to the Bruce Hannon Levee ...
12/11/2025

A crisp, wintery walk on a late autumn day. The snow was crusty on the landfill path leading to the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail on Monday, December 8. But the trail was decent walking. Watch for animal tracks in the snow. Every day brings something new!

Thanks to everyone who joined us today for our Black Friday Hike on the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail! We had a few new folks...
11/28/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us today for our Black Friday Hike on the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail!

We had a few new folks on the trail today, and we are always excited to introduce new friends to our properties.

The 2.3 mile trail (1.7-mile loop + 0.3-mile approach) is located on the Sangamon River Cooridor Reserve and it is open to the public.

📍The trailhead parking area is located just south of the Monticello golf course on Allerton Road.

🗺️ Check out the trail map photo below!

Winter Botany - At Allerton Farms, Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monticello, 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 6185...
11/21/2025

Winter Botany - At Allerton Farms, Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monticello, 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856, USA

Learn how to identify trees and other woody plants at Allerton Park in winter without leaves in a two-part course, from 10 am to noon on two Sundays, Jan. 10 and 17, taught by LCF's Fran Harty. Registration is required.

The Farms: Winter Botany Experience Level: Beginner Learn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturday, Dec. 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Fran Harty will begin each class in The Studio and share information about twig characteristics, fruit...

11/21/2025

In your face sniffing!

11/19/2025

Buck browsing along the trail at the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve.

11/16/2025

Our trail cam caught some footage of these bucks along the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail in late October.

More Mussel Rescue along the Sangamon River!
11/13/2025

More Mussel Rescue along the Sangamon River!

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Land Conservation Foundation, Fran Harty, Interim Executive Director, 508 S Broadway
Urbana, IL
61801

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(217) 607-8155

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