Getting Some Seed Money
Since 2017, The Nature Foundation of Will County has provided nearly $30,000 through its Restore Will County grant program that pays for supplies and equipment for restoration work. This year, volunteer site steward Scott Mortensen — pictured with Forest Preserve Board Chair Judy Ogalla and Forest Preserve Executive Director Tracy Chapman — received $500 to purchase supplies and equipment he needs for restoration work at Hickory Creek Preserve, site steward John Fuqua received $500 to purchase native seed for the restoration work he’s conducting at Hammel Woods and the Forest Preserve District’s natural resource management crews received $2,000 to support various volunteer restoration projects. (Photo courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of Will County)