The inaugural Open Prairie Society biannual newsletter debuted. Funding for capital projects at Skokie and West Skokie Nature Preserves for trails and landscape plans as well as acquisition of 30-acre parcel contiguous with the Middlefork Corridor. These major gifts totaled $5 million in new gifts. A June member open house for over 100 people, or close to 10% of our members, enjoyed breakfast and a hike at the Jean and John Greene NP. Staffing: Hired a part-time development associate. Community Engagement Partnered with Gorton Center to bring Mountainfilm on Tour and the Fly- Fishing Film Tour to Lake Forest. Participated in Lake Forest College speed networking workshop for students. Hosted Celebrate Earth! , LFOLA’s
Earth Day gift to the community, with guided hikes and immersive activities for all ages throughout Mellody Farm NP.
Partnered with Gorton Center for Safety Town, educating youth on safety in the natural world. Delivered ten Conservation Cocktails lecture programs on various conservation topics to over 250 adults. In partnership with Lake Cook and Lake County Audubon chapters, hosted the second annual Big Sit at Middlefork Farm NP, an international birding event designed to educate and encourage birders of all ages. Partnered with Lake Forest Library for Lake Forest Reads as a host site for a book discussion. Offered the 3rd annual Take a Hike to Honor our Veterans inviting the community for guided hikes and beneficial time spent in nature. Partnered with the Lake Forest Library for Storytime with Lake Forest Library seasonally at Mellody Farm NP.
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