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A Good Turnout for World Migratory Bird Day

A Good Turnout for World Migratory Bird Day

A group of visitors gathered early on Sunday, May 7, under the pavilion at Four Seasons Nature Preserve in Lake Geneva. Some arrived by 8 AM, but Wildlife Service Biologist Sarah Inyoue was there by 6:30 to set up the mist nets that would gently...

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Pollinator Garden at Johnsburg High School

Pollinator Garden at Johnsburg High School

Friends of Hackmatack NWR recently received a Stewardship Challenge Grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF).  In a March 2022 update, we were happy to report that the Challenge was successfully completed. We reached our...

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The Nature of Hackmatack Art Show

The Nature of Hackmatack Art Show

The Nature of Hackmatack Art Show was put on as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Refuge. The show was on display at The Dole in Crystal Lake, Illinois, from Thursday, November 3 until Thursday, November 17, 2022. It featured over 80...

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Art Show People’s Choice Winners

Art Show People’s Choice Winners

 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNERS: ADULT ARTIST: $100 Award Elizabeth Higdon, "Ripples" STUDENT ARTIST: $50 Award Avery Becker, "Summer Sunset Flowers" Congratulations to our winners and to all of the artists who participated. We had an exceptional...

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