Prairie Hills Resource Conservation & Development welcomes people to a special Open House this summer at Spoon River Outreach Center to celebrate our many expanding programs! On July 23, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 pm, folks interested in PHRCD’s programs and partners can come enjoy refreshments and learn about opportunities to make a difference and give back to their community. Staff will be present to answer questions about Prairie Land Conservancy, the small business loan and facade improvements programs, the brownfield program, and the new Prairie Hills Land Bank Authority.

Also, in attendance will be:
The Macomb Food Co-Op Foundation: established to support the Macomb Food Co-Op and raise funds to purchase the current building.
The La Moine River Ecosystem Partnership: A collaboration of landowners, residents, and organizations dedicated to the protection, restoration, and stewardship of natural resources of the La Moine River watershed.
The Macomb Community Cat Project: established to improve the lives of community cats through a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, & Return program.
The Macomb Farmers Market: one of Illinois’ oldest continual markets which is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year and always looking for new vendors, volunteers, and partners.