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Restored Savanna on the Tamarack West Parcel

Restored Savanna on the Tamarack West Parcel

by Friends of Hackmatack | Sep 24, 2023 | •Nicor Gas, Grants & Projects

Restored oak savanna on the Tamarack West Parcel In September of 2023 the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge held their Fall Gathering. Board President Steve Byers grilled hot dogs as we listened to short presentations by Cassie Skaggs, Refuge Manager,...
Nicor Gas, The Morton Arboretum, and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative

Nicor Gas, The Morton Arboretum, and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative

by Friends of Hackmatack | Sep 21, 2023 | Grants & Projects

 Pictured is the oak savanna on the Schaid Parcel. Stay tuned for before and after photos to see what our volunteers can accomplish. The savanna that will benefit from this grant is located within the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge on a site known as the Schaid...
Community Project Funding for Illinois’ 14th District

Community Project Funding for Illinois’ 14th District

by Friends of Hackmatack | Feb 14, 2023 | •Community Project Funding Grant, Grants & Projects

Friends of Hackmatack NWR Board Members with IL Representative Lauren Underwood:Pete Jackson, Nancy Williamson, Steve Byers, Paul Bruett, Rep. Underwood, Ed Collins, Vince MoscaThe Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge applied for $975,000 through...
Work Continues in 2023 for the Nicor Grant

Work Continues in 2023 for the Nicor Grant

by Friends of Hackmatack | Jan 7, 2023 | •Nicor Gas, Grants & Projects

On November 6, 2022 Friends of Hackmatack volunteers celebrated the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge with a stewardship workday at Tamarack West and a sparkling cider toast at break time. photo: Pete JacksonIn 2023 we are...
Volunteers are Restoring Three Savannas with the Support of Nicor Gas

Volunteers are Restoring Three Savannas with the Support of Nicor Gas

by Friends of Hackmatack | Dec 29, 2022 | •Nicor Gas, Grants & Projects

Richmond-Burton and Alden-Hebron high schools’ students Reese, Alexis, Landon and Crysta cleared a small savanna of invasive brush on a beautiful day in December 2022. photo: Pete Jackson   During 2022, six volunteer stewardship events were held at Tamarack...
Stewardship Challenge Grant: Success!

Stewardship Challenge Grant: Success!

by Friends of Hackmatack | Mar 31, 2022 | •Illinois Clean Energy Stewardship Challenge Grant, Grants & Projects

Photo of restored savannah on the Tamarack SouthEast Site, located at the entrance to the Richmond Burton Community High School, Tryon Grove Rd., Richmond, IL. We are pleased to report that we have successfully completed this Stewardship Challenge Grant and have...
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