We are pleased to announce that plans for North Pond's restoration are moving forward with work to begin later this winter. The Conservancy is working closely with our partners at the Chicago Park District in the contractor bidding and selection process. We are being exceedingly...
by Sierra Chmela Invasive plants are nonnative species which often have a detrimental effect on local flora and fauna. Invasive seeds can arrive via animals’ coats or scat, wind, or human activity. These plants can be difficult to control due to a myriad of factors including...
By: Janet Jaramilla and Mary Kay Kammer [caption id="attachment_5160" align="alignleft" width="225"] Lily Pool Pavilion reflected in the pond and surrounded by fall trees.[/caption] Janet and I have been friends since our long-ago grade school days in the western suburbs. We didn’t know exactly what we were getting into...
Help us close the final gap to reach our $7.3 million goal to restore North Pond. The Lincoln Park Conservancy is within $100,000 of reaching our $7.3 million goal to restore North Pond. We wouldn’t be where we are without the extreme generosity of the...
By Jackie DeThorne Recently, I was asked two questions about volunteering and donating. "Why do you volunteer/donate and why do you support the Lincoln Park Conservancy specifically?" My initial thoughts were it’s good for the city and it’s good for me, but then I thought on...
By: Lorraine Kells Over many years learning to identify leaves, flowers, scents, and habits of growing things and how to care for them while growing up myself, it was inevitable that I would create my own gardens wherever I live. A clear concept of stewardship for...
