SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 10, 2025 – the Illinois Conservation Foundation has unveiled a collection of vintage-style posters and sticker packs, celebrating 12 iconic state parks and historic sites. These artistic tributes are designed to honor 100 years of conservation in Illinois.
Artistic Homage Funds Park Preservation
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Proceeds from the sale of these posters and sticker packs will directly support the advancement of Illinois state parks. The primary goal of the new poster series is to celebrate Illinois’ conservation legacy and raise funds for park improvements.
A Century of Illinois Nature Celebrated
The collection features designs reminiscent of the bold, timeless style of Works Progress Management-era posters. Each piece captures a unique natural feature or landmark, from the stark beauty of Starved Rock’s frozen waterfalls to the lush cypress swamps of the Cache River.
Natalie Phelps Finnie, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, highlighted the series’ significance. “This series is a powerful tribute to the places that have shaped Illinois’ natural identity over the past 100 years,” she stated. The IDNR is celebrating its centennial in 2025.
Finnie added, “These parks and historic sites belong to all of us here in Illinois, and IDNR is proud to celebrate their legacy through art that invites a new generation to explore and protect them.”
Iconic Locations Featured
The series includes artwork for the following 12 locations:
- Adeline Jay geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park,lake County
- Apple River Canyon State Park,Jo Daviess County
- Cache River State Natural Area,Johnson County
- Cave-in-Rock State Park,hardin County
- Giant City State Park,Jackson County
- Illinois Caverns State Natural Area,Monroe County
- Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site,Menard County
- Lowden State Park,Ogle County
- Old State Capitol State Historic site,sangamon county
- Pere Marquette State Park,Jersey County
- Starved Rock State Park,LaSalle County
- Volo Bog State Natural Area,Lake County
Where to Find the Commemorative Art
Posters and sticker packs are available for purchase at the Conservation World welcome tent during the Illinois State Fair,running Aug.7-17. A special fair-only price of $10 each will be offered for four select posters: Starved Rock, Giant City, New Salem, and Pere Marquette.
The full series of 12 posters, along with sticker packs, can also be purchased online at the Illinois Conservation Foundation’s shop while supplies last. Some poster orders may require pre-ordering.
Jenny Vaughn, executive director of the Illinois Conservation Foundation, emphasized the impact of these purchases. “These posters are more than souvenirs,” she said. “They help fund real conservation work and support the places we all love.”
- The Illinois Conservation Foundation is selling vintage-style posters and stickers.
- the collection features 12 iconic Illinois state parks and historic sites.
- Proceeds support park improvements and maintenance.
- Items are available at the Illinois State Fair and online.
To discover more about the Illinois Conservation Foundation or to shop the 100 Years of Conservation collection, visit the official website.Visitors can also plan their trips to Illinois state parks by visiting the IDNR website.
