Donate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter!   Yorkville monthly clean-ups take place on the last Saturday of each month at various locations around town. Each litter clean-up is just one hour and contributes to keeping Yorkville beautiful! Just bring yourself and gloves if desired. Trash bags and pickers are provided. Join us for one cleanup session or come to them all! And don’t forget to read our Litter Cleanup Safety and Tips to get ready for the cleanup.   2026 Dates and Locations: All from 8:00 – 9:00am Saturday, April 25th — Park Roadhouse 47 (1901 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, May 30th — Burks Bros Drywall (1207 Badger St #A, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, June 27th — Goodwill Store & Donation Center (481 E Countryside Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, July 25th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, August 29th — Southern Belle’s (56 E Schoolhouse Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560) Sunday, September 27th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, October 31st — Ace Hardware (9620 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)   Sponsored by: The Conservation Foundation and Yorkville Chamber Green Connect Thank you to Yorkville Ace Hardware for donating supplies.  

Donate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter!   Yorkville monthly clean-ups take place on the last Saturday of each month at various locations around town. Each litter clean-up is just one hour and contributes to keeping Yorkville beautiful! Just bring yourself and gloves if desired. Trash bags and pickers are provided. Join us for one cleanup session or come to them all! And don’t forget to read our Litter Cleanup Safety and Tips to get ready for the cleanup. 2026 Dates and Locations: All from 8:00 – 9:00am Saturday, July 25th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, August 29th — Southern Belle’s (56 E Schoolhouse Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560) Sunday, September 27th — Bicentennial Riverfront Park (301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560) Saturday, October 31st — Ace Hardware (9620 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Yorkville, IL 60560)

Bree Gordon Band   Music on the Farm is family-friendly and free! Grab a lawn chair, pack a few drinks, and sit back to take in the music and the pastoral views of McDonald Farm. The food truck on Sunday, June 14th will be Fernando’s Street Kitchen and Sno Problems.   Music on the Farm summer music series includes: Sunday, June 14th Bree Gordon Band with Fernando’s Street Kitchen and Sno Problems Sunday, July 12th The Old Fashioneds with Billy Bricks Pizza and Ice Cream Sunday, August 9th The Milkman’s Kid with Good Omen Gyoza and Sno Problems Sunday, September 13th Fall Market & Music Fest Thanks to our sponsors: Barlett Tree Experts Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Green State Credit Union What We Make

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center Talk and Nature Therapy Experience The Alzheimer’s Association and The Conservation Foundation are partnering for Brain Health Awareness Month to share how you can support brain health in your community. The event will start with a short talk on supporting your brain health, followed by putting one of the practices into action with a guided nature therapy experience, provided by one of The Conservation Foundation’s certified forest therapy guides. This event and the Forest Therapy experience included can be adapted for all mobility levels. If you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, health, or mobility issues that might come into play, please note them here so we can create a safe experience for all of us. Hosted in partnership with: Alzheimer's Association and Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

You’re invited to our annual Mother’s Day weekend plant sale, where you’ll find a wide selection of native perennials, and grasses, McDonald Farm-grown organic vegetable and herb seedlings, organic compost, rain barrels, Mother’s Day gift options, and more! Our annual sale features a wide selection of your favorite native perennials and grasses, unique certified organic vegetable and herb seedling varieties, organic compost, rain barrels, accessories, and more! We’re also hosting an online pre-order sale featuring our specially designed native plant and vegetable garden kits, native trees, shrubs, rain barrels, worm castings, and organic compost. Shop online here: https://green-earth-harvest-tcf.square.site/ Get more plant sale information here: https://theconservationfoundation.org/plant-sale/ Thank you for shopping local and supporting our mission!

Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center Free Event! Join us and Science of Spirituality for a half-day retreat to nurture the body, soul and planet with an opening by indigenous voices, chair yoga, meditation, and a keynote from Alison Paul of the Conservation Foundation, “Nurture Nature: Helping the Earth that Heals Us.” A complimentary lunch will be served along with support from community conservation and garden groups. Keynote Speaker: Alison Paul The Conservation Foundation’s Vice President of Community Conservation and certified Forest Therapy Guide. She has more than 15 years of experience working to strengthen people’s connections to themselves, others, and the place where they live. Register Now: https://www.sos.org/event/truewellness-may02-soslisle/

Join us at our Spring Greens: Foraging at The Forge Plant Walk where Eric Izzo of The Conservation Foundation will lead a walk showing participants wild leafy greens and other wild edible plants that are common in our local landscapes. Eric will discuss plant identification, which parts of the plants to eat and how to prepare them, safety, and foraging ethics. This event is best suited for ages 18+ or 14+ with an adult and is co-hosted by The Wilder World Trust and The Conservation Foundation. Register Now: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E11571&id=215

Our annual Earth Day Benefit Dinner is a critical source of funding for our important work to save nearby nature, protect our region’s vital waterways, and connect children of all ages to the wonders of the natural world. We are so excited to gather at Bobak’s Signature Events again this April and hope you’ll join us! Bobak’s Signature Events   Evening Includes Acclaimed silent auction featuring an electronic auction system Hors d’oeuvres, libations, and exquisite 3-course dinner Inspirations video and short program Musical entertainment by Downtown Charlie Brown Opportunity to support our mission   Donations We are welcoming item donations for our silent auction! Click the link to donate items: https://app.betterunite.com/donateitem/o78W6pd4

Rooted in Trouble: The Impact of Invasive Plant Species A Fox River Presentation Series All Programs are Free Organized By: The Conservation Foundation’s Kendall County Advisory Council The Conservation Foundation is collaborating with local partners to once again offer presentation series centered around the Fox River. This series highlights the wildlife diversity, unique attributes, and recreation opportunities provided by our most valuable natural asset, the Fox River. The benefits of living in and visiting the Fox River Valley are expansive, but also dependent on our human impact in these places. Join one or all of the presentations in the series to hear the speakers’ insights on the intricacies of our environment, ways to enjoy our local outdoor spaces, the cultural significance of the Fox River, and how you can care for our natural resources. Rooted in Trouble: The Impact of Invasive Plant Species By Sam Kilgore, Local Land Steward Invasive species have dramatically reshaped the natural communities along the Fox River. This talk will cover what characteristics might allow a species to behave invasively and highlight invasive plant species that are currently impacting our habitats or that may impact them in the future. How can help monitor and control invasive species in our local community? Register Here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E11571&id=205