Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois
Natural Blogs
- Birdfreak
- Prairie Works by Cory Ritterbusch
Birding
- Wild Birds Unlimited, Galena, IL
- Galena Birding — arrange guided bird walks for individuals or groups, for beginners or more experienced birders, with Gregg Painter, an experienced birder who's knowledgeable about a variety of birding habitats in Jo Daviess County.
- Driftwood Wildlife Association — get the whole picture of chimney swifts, or to build a false 'chimney' for their roosting and nesting... and to view cam pictures, too.
- Birdsource ebird Use eBird to store and retrieve your own bird observations. You can see where other birders are reporting birds or explore trends for different species. Just choose a location, enter information, and others can read about the birds you see.
- Illinois Audubon Society Bluebird Project
- Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) — promotion of bird-friendly lighting on tall buildings during migratory seasons
Bird Call and Songs — websites with sound files for preparing for field observation
Conservation Links
- Illinois Audubon Society Bluebird Project
- Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources
- Iowa Prairie Network — dedicated to preserving the tallgrass prairie.
- Lake Forest Open Lands Association, Lake Forest, IL
- Natural Land Institute, Rockford, IL
- North American Bluebird Society — an organization which seeks to educate the public on the importance of preserving bluebirds in their native habitat and to increase the populations of this species on the North American continent.
- The Prairie Enthusiasts — a private organization of volunteers committed to the survival of the endangered prairie and savanna ecosystems of the Upper Midwest, with several chapters in both Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Prairie Enthusiasts - Northwest Illinois Chapter
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- International Dark-Sky Association
Green Building Practices:
- Chicago Center for Green Technology
- Illinois Renewable Energy Association IREA provides hands-on opportunities for the Illinois public to learn about the benefits, potentials, and uses of renewable energy and energy-efficiency or ofur homes and businesses.
- Mud Creek - Kickapoo Nature Conservancy, Oregon, Illinois
Tourism, Destinations, and Local Links
- Chamber of Commerce, Elizabeth, Illinois
- Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Illinois
- Galena and Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau — Vintage Charm, Contemporary Spirit
- The Galena Territory — A residential, resort and recreational community.
- Rivers to Ridges — Northwest Illinois Recreational Network
- Visit Galena — A place you'll always want to return to and you'll never want to leave
- Welcome to Historic Galena — victorian architecture, historic bed and breakfasts, and fine restaurants.
