Year-end donations help give you more of what you love
When you give to The Nature Foundation of Will County, your dollars stay here in your community, funding projects that directly benefit you.
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Pembina plugs into nature with funding for native plants
A planting day was made possible thanks to a corporate partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corp.
Target grant brings antique tractor to Riverview Farmstead
The new antique equipment, a 1939 Model B John Deere tractor and wooden grain wagon, will be added to the collection at Riverview Farmstead.
Foundation donates nearly $400,000 to Forest Preserve
Funding helps pay for a variety of Forest Preserve District of Will County initiatives.
Bus scholarship program helps connect students to nature
The goal of the bus scholarship program is to remove barriers high-poverty schools face in offering outdoor field trip experiences.
After a decade, signs of Foundation support seen across preserves
In its first 10 years, the Nature Foundation of Will County has provided $1.85 million in funding to support Forest Preserve initiatives.
Oneok grant supports Teacher Appreciation program
The Forest Preserve’s Teacher Appreciation program is supported by a $3,000 grant from Oneok, an energy company operating in Will County.
Foundation earns Excellence in Interpretive Support award
The award was given at the National Association for Interpretation’s Heartland Region at an award ceremony this spring.
Restore Will County grants support volunteer work
The Restore Will County grant program helps volunteers and their restoration projects in the preserves.
Bike repair stations help keep trail visitors rolling
Unplanned bike repairs and adjustments have become a little easier along some Forest Preserve trails.
Take It Outside campaign takes Will County by storm
More than 1,000 people embarked on a Goosechase in 2023 through the Forest Preserve’s Take It Outside campaign, funded by the Foundation.
Foundation donates nearly $40,000 to Forest Preserve
The Nature Foundation of Will County presented a donation check in the amount of $39,950 to the Forest Preserve District’s Board.
Foundation funding brings world-class exhibitions to visitor centers
The Nature Foundation of Will County routinely provides funding to allow the visitor centers to host world-class exhibitions.
Lake Chaminwood — and visitors — benefit from $750,000 donation
Lake Chaminwood is a little easier to enjoy thanks to improvements funded in large part by a $750,000 gift from the Dollinger family.
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