The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program is to provide science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards.
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones Chapters– Greater DuPage Chapter – Naperville Area, Illinois Prairie Chapter – Bloomington, Normal Area, Lake-To-Prairie Chapter – Mundelein Area, North Park Village Nature Center Chapter – Chicago area, Northern Kane County Chapter – Elgin Area, Rock River Valley Chapter – Rockford area, Southwest Illinois Chapter – Collinsville Area, Tupelo Chapter – Murphysboro, Carbondale, Carterville Area, West Cook Chapter – West Cook County, Oak Park Area, Will County Chapter – New Lenox, Will County Area
Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee, McHenry County, IL–The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to: Promoting the use of native plants in the landscape through preservation, propagation, and education, Advocating the conservation of open space, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and water in McHenry County and neighboring areas for the benefit of the general public, Engaging in and otherwise promoting the scientific study of and educating the public regarding local natural resources.
