Join Trustee Sue Jayne and employee Gindi Orloff on a guided horseback trail ride of your favorite Kane County Forest Preserve. Enjoy the scenery in a way that few get to experience. No previous riding experience necessary, just a pair of long pants and sturdy shoes. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch.

Climb aboard in the most luxurious American car of 1941 for a tour of Naperville. One of 450 Cabriolets built in 1941, this fully restored Lincoln is one of a kind. We will pick a beautiful summer evening put the top down and have a truly unique experience. Seats 4, must be redeemed in June of 2021.

Most Honeybee hives in the world are patterned after those designed by the American Reverend Langstroth in 1851. They are stand along stackable boxes called supers. An exception is the Slovenian method of bee keeping were families of bees lie in boxes that live inside of a bee house. The picture shows both types of honey bee residences. These colonies and families live on our conservation easement in Plainfield. Enjoy a couple of hours in the Apiary. Learn about bee keeping with both types of installations. Leave with a jar of honey and a bottle of Mead.

Must be redeemed in July 2021.

Sam Kilgore, the Native Plant Specialist and Land Stewardship Manager at The Conservation Foundation, is leading a mid-late summer remnant prairie walk. Prairies used to dominate the landscape of Illinois, covering some 22 million acres or 60% of the land area in The Prairie State, but today, only about 2,500 acres remain, less than 0.01% of the original habitat. Remnant prairies are rare gems, relics of an ecosystem nearly lost to land use change. This walk, taking place at a state renowned remnant prairie, will showcase some of the factors that make remnant prairies unique as well as highlight some of the plant species that call prairies home. 2-3 hour walk for up to 5 people.

Available June 15 - August 15, 2021

Enjoy a peaceful evening on McDonald Farm's 60 acres glamping in a luxury, 38 foot RV. All the comforts of home and the beauty of nature in our own backyard! You'll also enjoy a $50 gift certificate to Traverso's Italian Restaurant, just minutes from the farm. Can be used in conjunction with your stay, or if you'd like to cook over the campfire and save your fine Italian dining for another night, you can do that too! This package is good for a one night stay for two at McDonald Farm in Naperville.

This is a three night stay in your own private fully equipped hermitage cabin in a secluded natural area of woodlands, meadows and streams! Christ In The Wilderness is a hermitage retreat center located west of Chicago near Stockton, Illinois, among the beautiful rolling hills of the Mississippi valley. Miles of walking trails and an abundance of wildlife can be observed. Individuals are invited to spend time alone to experience solitude in a safe and secluded natural area to nurture mind, body and spirit.

Must be redeemed by April 22, 2022.

Yoga on the Fox! Picture yourself and up to 10 people on the banks of the beautiful Fox River performing yoga poses, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the pure pleasure of movement. Poses will be modified for all levels. Yoga classes are led by Ellen Von Ohlen, 500-hour CYT, and Trustee of The Conservation Foundation representing Kendall County.

We've all been missing the richness live theatre and music bring to our lives this past year! And finally, the show can go on! This $250 Gift Certificate is good for any show and at the restaurant at Drury Lane in Oakbrook. Call for reservations.

A three hour workshop that will prepare up to 20 participants for most emergencies encountered in any oudoor activity - hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, snow-shoeing, skiing, rafting, or driving in a car. The program is designed specifically for families with youngsters, or those with limited experience in the outdoors. We wll share with you our list of essential items. These are things that you and especially your children should tak e along whenever you/they venture into the wild. By "wild" we mean any location that has more grass than your back yard and that is farther than shouting distance from home, camp, etc. "Wild" includes any natural area - from a forest preserve to the Canadian backcountry to the Utah desert. The list is short and is comprised of items that are easily carried - small and lightweight. All would fit into a small fanny pack. ANy one item could turn an "emergency" into a "mishap". All together they could save your life. Led by Emeritus Trustee of The Conservation Foundation Ron Nosek.

A two hour workshop that will teach up to 20 participants how to identify, find, make and/or use the items that nature provides all life forms, including the three basic needs fo rhuman survival - shelter, water and fire. Workshop will inlucde deomonstration of fire by both flint and steel, and a primitive bowdrill; hands-on construction of a primitive shelter; and a discussion of safe sources of drinking water. Led by Emeritus Trustee of The Conservation Foundation Ron Nosek.

Your family will have a grand time in the paddle boat, canoe or kayak, fishing or just walking the trails at the private lake of trustee Dennis Wisnosky and his wife Rosemary. Do it all! You can also fish from the dock. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the shade of the pavilion. Fishing gear provided, or bring your own. As a side benefit learn about Slovenian Honeybee keeping. A good time guaranteed, but not the fish - although it usually happens. Maximum of 6 people.

A nature hike through the sandy habitats of the Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve in Braidwood for up to 8 people, led by The Conservation Foundation staff member Jennifer Hammer. We will be looking at plants, birds and dragonflies - bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. Date for hike can be scheduled on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning before the end of June. Relatively flat trails, easy walking.

Guided hunt for 4 people with lunch included at the renowned Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. Member must be present. Not included: license and stamps

Join our President/CEO Brook McDonald for a guided canoe trip on the Lower Fox River. Brook is truly in his element out in nature, and you will learn so much from him and see several properties your support has helped protect along the way! Up to 6 people can attend. To make date and time arrangements for your canoe trip, please contact Brook at 630-428-4500 ext 112 or email bmcdonald@theconservationfoundaiton.org

The Conservation Foundation's own mother daughter duo, Bonnie Johnson and Jill Johnson, are teaming up to bring the fun and discovery of our Mighty Acorns youth education program to the older generations (but kids are welcome too). Your group of up to 6 will enjoy a few of the environmental education lessons our educators use during Mighty Acorns, including an observation walk, and then enjoy refreshments and a woodland ramble on the family's Kendall County property, which adjoins another property preserved by a conservation easement with The Conservation Foundation, and as an added bonus, spend a little time with their goats and other hobby farm animals. Adventure is out there!

This package celebrates Spring's musicians, FROGS!!! Included is the beautiful children's title Marsh Music by acclaimed author Marianne Berkes, whose masterful rhymes weave together the tonics of music and the wild. The marsh comes to life around the clock through the artful illustrations of Robert Noreika. And the set of Life Cycle of Frogs figurines will make science touchable. Favorites of our Communications Manager Jill Johnson and her two daughters. An adorable frog hat caps off this package.