Macon County Conservation Foundation

06/12/2026

SOLD OUT! We sold our last tickets tonight! We are staying on top of the scammers in the comments as we see them come in, but later in the night if you see anyone offering to sell tickets, please DO NOT REPLY. These are scams. We'll be back at Woodbine in 2027 for another great Wine in the Wild!

The tent survived the last two big storms and is looking great! We have just a few tickets remaining for the Wine in the Wild 2026! Grab your today before they are sold out!

06/10/2026

We have 3 days, and a few tickets left! Grab your ticket today for Wine in the Wild happening this Saturday Evening. Come celebrate 45 years with us. 🥂

The Macon County Conservation Foundation will celebrate 45 years with Wine in the Wild Saturday, June 13.

06/07/2026

🌎June 5th was World Environment Day, a day for action for our most precious resource, our planet. We only have one Earth, and we must take care our our home the way it takes care of us!

To celebrate 45 years of impact, we invite our community and our neighbors to join our "$45 for 45 Year" fundraiser.

Your $45 helps us to continue our work of supporting the protection and preservation of Macon County' natural and cultural resources through the Macon County Conservation District. Every gift makes a difference - and every dollar helps us protect our natural resources.🌳

Donate today at https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/jk453d

Thank you for being a part of our legacy and helping us keep the mission going! 💚🌿

Today is World Environment Day, a day that should be important to us all. We only have one Earth, and it's our duty to care for it! 🌎

Want to make a difference locally today? You can donate to the Macon County Conservation Foundation, whose mission is to restore and preserve Macon County’s natural and cultural resources through the Macon County Conservation District, and promote education about these resources. It's because of our Foundation that we are able to fund some of our larger natural resource projects. This year, we are doing a $45 for 45 years fundraiser to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Foundation. $1 for each of the 45 years that the Foundation has been working alongside the Macon County Conservation District to protect our county's natural resources!

You can find the link to our donation page in the comments below!

06/03/2026

Only 10 more days until we're saying Cheers to 45 Years under the big tent at the Wine in the Wild 2026! Tickets are still available but going fast! 🍷

June 1, 2026- Jerry Culp and Ashton Dukeman of the Macon County Conservation District joined co- hosts Megan B...

05/20/2026

Looking for an experience that will bring you back in time? At Wine in the Wild you can place a bid to go on a private tour of the Ulery-Penhallegon home at Woodbine Farm during our live auction. Be one of the few people to walk its halls and learn about the history of the two families that called this house, home.

On this tour you will feel as though you are walking through the centuries. You can bid on this tour in person at Wine in Wild on Saturday, June 13th. To purchase your ticket for the event, donate, or to become a sponsor check out this link: https://www.maconcountyconservationfoundation.org/events/wine-in-the-wild/

Until then, stay wild!

05/20/2026

Check out this interview the President of our Board and the Executive Director of the Macon County Conservation District did yesterday about the Wine in the Wild 2026! The event is only 24 days away and ticket sales are starting to pick up speed. Grab your ticket today! 🍷https://www.maconcountyconservationfoundation.org/events/wine-in-the-wild/

May 19, 2026 - Jerry Culp and Robin Caceres of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to...

05/13/2026

In just ONE month fill up your glasses and raise them high! 🍷 We will be raising funds for our natural areas in a wild way. 🐎

Join us on Saturday, June 13th for a one-of-a-kind night that only comes around once a year. Wine in the Wild has peaceful prairie views, historic roots, wine, food, auctions, activities and special memories perfect for anyone looking for a unique night out while also contributing to our local wild spaces. Along with this being the 2nd annual Wine in the Wild, we are celebrating The Macon County Conservation Foundation’s 45th anniversary! 🍾

Funds raised at this event will go towards local area restoration, and renovation of the grounds at Woodbine Farm. We are extremely thankful to those of you who help make our projects possible. As we continue to renovate and preserve Woodbine Farm, our efforts would be lost without the support of our local community.

For more information, tickets, donations, or to become a sponsor head over to this link: https://www.maconcountyconservationfoundation.org/events/wine-in-the-wild/

Cheers to you and our local wild spaces. 🥂

05/12/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Leo and Anne Pondelick on what would have been their 75th wedding anniversary.

Through their endowed fund, their generosity continues creating impact in the community they loved so deeply. Each year, a 5% distribution from their fund on their wedding anniversary supports organizations connected to the causes and institutions that mattered most to them.

Leo and Anne Pondelick Family Fund grant recipients:

• Macon County Conservation Foundation $5,500
• Decatur Area Arts Council $9,500
• Historic Decatur Foundation $4,000
• Scovill Zoo $5,500
• Decatur Public Library-Illinois $9,500

It's a powerful reminder that endowment is more than a gift. It's a way to support the people and places you care about for generations to come.

05/08/2026

Calling all wine connoisseurs and outdoor enthusiasts! 🍷🌳

Grab your tickets for Wine in the Wild, happening Saturday, June 13th. Come enjoy a night of activities, food, auctions, beautiful Midwest views and most importantly WINE! This event is hosted at the historic Woodbine Farm where the 1,000-tree planting took place. This gorgeous 1860’s Italianate-style home is the perfect backdrop for an evening of fun, community, and celebrating 45 years of the Macon County Conservation Foundation. Come for the festivities, stay to learn about this historic property.

Availability is limited so grab your ticket soon! For more information, tickets, donations and sponsorship opportunities head on over to this link: https://www.maconcountyconservationfoundation.org/events/wine-in-the-wild/

Don’t miss this chance to have a “grape” time! 🍇🍷