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DCNR: iConserve PA Focusing on ‘Trees and Forests’ in 2010
Ask Questions of Tree Experts, Learn about Tree Issues from New Animated Tree Family on iConserve Website HARRISBURG, Pa., April 27 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Just in time for Arbor Day this week, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary John Quigley announced today that “Trees and Forests” are the focus of the iConserve PA initiative for 2010. “It’s very apt that Pennsylvania literally means ‘Penn’s Woods’ – trees and forests are an integral part of our past and our future,” Quigley said.
Illinois Conservation Foundation and Friends of Illinois Parks launch raffle with $100,000 first prize
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Conservation Foundation and the Friends of Illinois Parks are teaming up to offer the first-ever “Illinois Sportsman’s and Parks Raffle” with a $100,000 first-place prize. Tickets…
Abbott Saving 1 Billion Gallons of Water Annually Since Launching Conservation Efforts in 2004
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it is saving 1 billion gallons of water annually since launching a comprehensive, global effort in 2004 to preserve natural resources through reducing use…
The Art Institute of Chicago Awarded Major Grant for Conservation Research from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Museum Department Recognized for Cross-Institution Initiatives The Art Institute of Chicago has been awarded a $2 million challenge grant by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to aid the museum’s efforts…
Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium Focuses on Plant Conservation, World Leaders Gather at Chicago Botanic Garden Oct. 2
The Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), presents the Global Plant Conservation Science Outreach Symposium: A Janet Meakin…
Conservation Village at DuQuoin State Fair Focuses on the Outdoors: Kids Fishing Clinics, Outdoor Recreation Information, Conservation Stewardship
Visitors to the DuQuoin State Fair are invited to stop by Conservation Village on the DuQuoin fairgrounds for information on Illinois outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources protection. The Conservation…
Governor Quinn and IDNR Announce Water Conservation Effort at the Illinois State Fair, Announcement Made During Conservation World Opening Kickoff
While cutting the ribbon to officially open the 2009 Conservation World, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced an effort to help Illinois residents do…
Conservation World Celebrates the Outdoors at the Illinois State Fair
Traditional state fair favorites including the Timberworks Lumberjack Show and the Cool Dog Productions Trick Dog Thrill Show are featured as part of a full schedule of family-oriented activities and…
Chicago Academy of Sciences Receives Conservation Bookshelf, Books and Online Resources
Treasured objects and artifacts held by the Chicago Academy of Sciences will be preserved for future generations with help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of…