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ABOUT LCF

Grand opening LCF Bruce Hannon Levee Trail at Sangamon River Corridor Reserve

Grand opening of the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail

Read all about LCF in our Profile Document
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LCF’s mission is to preserve and restore natural communities in East Central Illinois, to create interconnected corridors, to provide wildlife habitat, and connect people and nature for future generations.
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Get an overview of LCF's protected natural areas and the work we do to maintain them; the diverse animals and plants they support; and our hiking trails, volunteer activities, and special events that bring people and nature together!

Our Founding & Focus

In 2003, a group of passionate East Central Illinois citizens and conservationists saw the need for a new organization with a unique, locally focused mission.

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LCF was created to preserve and restore local woods and wetlands along rivers and creeks — areas often threatened by development. LCF also educates landowners about programs to preserve their land in its natural state.

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LCF’s priorities include:

  • Ensuring access to clean drinking water

  • Improving wildlife habitat by connecting lands

  • Helping all ages understand and enjoy nature near home

 

LCF currently protects six properties totaling 403 acres in Champaign, Piatt, Vermilion, and DeWitt counties.

Jasmine Hollow Land & Water Reserve, Charlotte & Dan Brady Woods Nature Preserve, Feller Woods, and the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve all include portions of the Sangamon River (see map). Mouth of Jordan Reserve sits at the confluence of Jordan Creek and the Salt Fork of the Vermilion River. At Mettler Woods Nature Preserve, a creek on the property feeds into the Salt Creek Natural Area.

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Our events page highlights our free nature programs, workdays, field trips, and annual Mudpuppy Festival.

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LCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our work is made possible by gifts and grants from generous individuals, businesses, and organizations.

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Founding members of LCF’s board of trustees are Bruce Hannon, Jerry Soesbe, Ted Rund, William Van Hagey, Eric Robeson, Kyle Robeson, Ward McDonald, Beth Beauchamp, and Charles Lansford.

Our Board of Directors

John Marlin

President

Urbana, IL

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Phil Van Ness

Vice President       
Urbana, IL

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Amanda Pankau

Secretary

Monticello, IL

  

Kristina Forrest
Assistant Treasurer

Farmer City, IL
 

Jim Ayers

Monticello, IL

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Elizabeth Beauchamp
White Heath, IL

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Steve Beckett

Urbana, IL

Wendy Brown
Danville, IL

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Theresa Feller

White Heath, IL

 

Karla Griesbaum

Monticello, IL

 

Heidi Hurd

Monticello, IL

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Cassandra Meyen

Clinton, IL

 

Ted Rund

Philo, IL

 

Lott Thomas

Champaign, IL

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Interim Executive Director

Fran Harty

309-264-9116

Advisors to the Board

Deanna Glosser
Champaign, IL

 

Kennedy K. Hutson
Monticello, IL

The Land Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to preserve and restore natural communities in East Central Illinois, to create interconnected corridors, to provide wildlife habitat, and connect people and nature for future generations.

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Fran Harty, Interim Executive Director

508 S Broadway, Urbana IL 61801

309-264-9116

fharty60@gmail.com

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