Articles & Education
Belrose Farm: A Land of Stories
This is a land that has stories. You can hear it in the soughing of the trees as you enter the shade of the forest.
Meet Our Native Plants
We’re excited to share with you the Meet Our Native Plants Guide, showcasing some of our region’s native plants! Click through the native plants to
A Flood of Unity: It’s Our Fox River Day 2022
Waukesha, Wisconsin can boast that Jiffy Jell, the predecessor of Jello, and Les Paul, inventor of the full-body electric guitar and the 8-track player, have
What’s Blooming at the Farm? – September 2022
Enjoy the last flush of flowers while they are still here! Take inspiration from our prairie and gardens for early fall flowers to add to
Monarch Butterflies Are Endangered. Here’s How You Can Help.
The big news in the conservation world this summer is that the monarch butterfly is now an endangered species. The International Union for the Conservation
Hydropanels: Conservation and Drinking Water
Hydropanels: Conservation and Drinking Water Hydropanels are a leading-edge technology for providing drinking water. Bill Gates has called it a “clever idea I’m watching
We’re The Montgomery Fest Parade Grand Marshal!
We’re so honored that The Conservation Foundation and our Dickson-Murst Farm Partners have been chosen as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Montgomery Fest parade
Our Farm Stand is Open! Wednesday Afternoons & Saturday Mornings this Summer
Visit our farm stand to bring home fresh, local, organic veggies all summer long! Wednesdays 3-6pm and Saturdays 9am-noon, mid-July through the end of October!
What’s Blooming at the Farm? – July 2022
Summer is a delightful time for native flowers in Illinois! Our sun-loving native plants are bursting with bright blooms and buzzing with bees and butterflies.
How to Make Compost at Home
Instead of sending food scraps and yard waste to the landfill, why not compost them? Composting returns nutrients back to the soil and gives your
Introducing Our Newest Staff Members & Trustees
We’ve recently had the pleasure of welcoming some new faces to our staff and Board of Trustees, and wanted to introduce you to them as
Let’s Talk Science
Last month I was invited to visit a middle school class and talk to them about my experience as a professional scientist. Initially I thought
