Collectively known as the Preserve Collaborative, Cathy McCauley, Shari Gullo, and Pamela Self, are a dynamic trio of women based in Illinois who are united by creativity, conservation, and activism, and persist in realizing bold dreams. Their past collaborations include spearheading a peace initiative, culminating in installing Illinois' tallest peace pole, and establishing a community garden in honor of renowned birder Phoebe Snetsinger. Individually, they’ve created immersive nature programs for children, orchestrated a book drive delivering 54,000 books to West Virginia, and own a thriving landscape architecture firm, respectively. Their work underscores the transformative power of creativity ignited by a deep reverence for nature and service.