Samantha and Kim talk about NLI's Legacy Tree Program and the November Tree of the month. tiktok.com/@tinkercottage…

A healthy natural environment provides a high quality of life for residents and visitors, it protects the natural beauty that defines our communities, and provides safe havens for species on the decline. Details/Give here: naturalland.org/land-acquistio… #GivingTuesday #givingtuesday

Winter sunset on the prairie #nygrenwetlandpreserve #prairie #sunset #snow Photo: Judy Barnard

A majestic Sycamore is the Dec Tree. See more photos and read about it here: naturalland.org/majestic-sycam… It's 110 ft tall and 16 feet around. Did you know the bark of this tree continuously sheds to keep vines at bay? #treeofthemonth #nlislegacytreeprogram #sycamore #trees

NLI recommends buying nature themed children's books for the kids in your life. Check out this year's 3 recommendations here: naturalland.org/nature-themed-…

We're happy to partner with Jeff Pfaller to promote his stunning photography book featuring rare natural phenomena at night. He is donating 20% of proceeds to NLI if you use this link to buy it: jeffpfaller.com/products/dark-…

Wishing you the boundless beauty of nature during this holiday season. Photo: David C. Olson #redfox #nygrenwetlandpreserve

Our Exec. Dir. has a message for you! He is grateful for all you do to support NLI and shares some great memories from the past year and looks forward to the coming year. Read his full message here: naturalland.org/thank-you-and-…

Join us in welcoming Grace Wieland as NLI's new Field Biologist. Read about her here: naturalland.org/welcome-new-fi…

We're so excited to receive a community grant from Gemini Solar to support Dexter Patterson Meet & Greet, Book Signing and Program on Feb. 18. Come and find out what his book Birds of the Great Lakes is all about. FREE, Register and more info here: naturalland.org/event/dexter-p…

The January Tree is a real Champion! Officially, a Paper Birch at Dahlquist Park is the IL State Champion (biggest of its kind). Thank you to Dan Erwin (pictured here) at Rockford Park District for nominating it. See more photos and read all about it at: naturalland.org/state-champion…

This is the new IL State Champion Paper Birch, one of FIVE identified through NLI's Legacy Tree Program! Read about them and see photos on our newsblog: naturalland.org/five-illinois-…

Join us in CONGRATULATING our new Director of Land Stewardship Kyle Hulbert who was promoted from Natural Resources Technician to his new role that started on 01/16/26! Read full announcement and see more photos: naturalland.org/announcing-new…

Nice photo Kristen Zambo! Thanks for helping at this event last night! Wait. That's a clear sky! We saw a lot of snow after that for a beautiful evening on the prairie.

We have a BIRD-tastic event for you on Feb. 18th! Whether you are an avid birder or not, love nature or are curious about birds, Dexter Patterson will inspire you with his enthusiastic personality. Learn more about the event and register here: naturalland.org/event/dexter-p…

For the Love of Trees, It's a Black Cherry! Announcing our Feb Tree located at Funderburg Forest Preserve in Winnebago County. Read the full story and see more photos here: naturalland.org/for-the-love-o… #nlislegacytreeporgram #blackcherry #trees

A Call to Bird Joy, w/Dexter Patterson meet & greet, book signing & talk yesterday in Rockford was inspiring! Presented by Natural Land Institute and sponsored by Patrick Yarbrough, Sinnissippi Audubon and Rockford Library, it featured the “Birds of the Great Lakes’” #author at his best. #NatureLovers

We recorded A Call to Bird Joy by Dexter Patterson youtu.be/IIMnaVLAj-w?si… via YouTube You won't want to miss this inspirational and joyful talk about birding and more!

Please join us in welcoming Cate Nelson, Natural Resources Technician, to the NLI land stewardship team. She started this week. Read about her here: naturalland.org/welcome-to-cat…

Can you guess by looking at this photo what is an IL endangered species, the State Champion and NLI's Legacy Tree Program's March Tree of the Month? Find out here: naturalland.org/uncommon-rock-…