Bringing Environmental Stewardship to the Community

Some of the largest landholders around are businesses, churches, homeowners associations and other community organizations whose properties offer a tremendous opportunity to impact water quality and wildlife in the region. Through Conservation@Work we educate you on the benefits of native plants, ways to conserve the rainwater that falls on your land, proper management of invasive species, and how to reduce chemical use and watering.

Getting started is simple by implementing changes like:  

• Planting Native Species– Native trees, shrubs, and plants support wildlife, help rain soak into the soil, and provide beauty.
• Removing Invasive Species– Invasive trees, shrubs, and plants may have a negative impact on local habitats and wildlife.

Qualified groups have the opportunity to receive a sign signifying their environmentally-friendly landscape, and their participation in the Conservation@Work program. For additional information download the Conservation@Work Certification Criteria Checklist. 

It doesn’t matter where you are in transforming your landscape – we are here to assist! We’ll listen to your goals and provide support and recommendations, from how to organize a stewardship workday to plant identification and management suggestions.

Email Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist or call 815-337-9502 x109. Sarah will schedule your site visit with one of our Conservation@Work team members. You can also sign up online here to get the ball rolling! We will be in contact with you shortly.  

Conservation@Work Program Fees:

• $100 one-time fee for groups with 10 or less participants
• $250 one-time fee for groups with 11 or more participants
• PLUS a $250 tax-deductible annual TLC Business Membership (required for participation)

We look forward to working with you!