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 The 12th Annual Conservation Cup was a success

Please join us next year on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Fundraising and Raising Fun

This day can be enjoyed by golfers and non-golfers, with games on and off the course, a bloody mary bar and continental breakfast, golfing with your favorite foursome, a shared cocktail reception and dinner under the tented pavillion, music provided by a wonderful DJ, time outdoors in this beautiful setting, and camaraderie.

women golfing wide landscape

What is the Conservation Cup?

This fun day of golfing and gathering is the Forest Preserve Foundation’s signature fundraising event.

The Foundation supports projects at the Forest Preserves of Cook County that restore vital public lands, engage in climate resiliency measures, eliminate barriers to equitable access, nourish cultural engagement and nurture the next generation of environmental advocates.

Day on and off the Course

9 a.m. Registration, Breakfast and Bloody Mary Bar

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Putting Contest

10:30 a.m. Photos with President Toni Preckwinkle and General Superintendent Arnold Randall

11:30 a.m. Cart Lineup and Welcome Remarks

Noon Shotgun start/tournament begins

Grill lunch on course

4:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Dinner in Tented Pavilion

5:00 p.m. Program begins

5:30 p.m. Helicopter Ball Drop and Raffle. Tournament Winners Announced.

Golfer cutout (2.182 × 3 in) (1)

Couldn't make it that day, but you'd like to participate and support this valuable work? You can still make a donation.

Graphic with a helicopter over a golfcourse and orange balls on the ground with copy that reads: Chance to win $500 or $150 callaway gift card Helicopter Ball Drop Game Numbered balls dropped from a helicopter. The ball that lands closest to the hole wins $500 cash. Second closest wins $150 Callaway gift card. Winners need NOT be present to win. Buy 3 balls for $20

Host Committee

Julie Conenna, Co-Chair, Bank of America

Anngie Richter, Co-Chair, Stantec

Jim Beck, Nationwide Retirement Solutions

Jason DeVore, DeVore Radunsky LLC

Kathleen M. Gallagher, Wintrust

Joshua Geppi, Indigo Sports

Eric Rockhold, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Mika Ann Stambaugh, TMI PR

LeeAnn Tomas-Foster, Arcadis

Michael Witte, R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.

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