If you want to help maintain an awe inspiring place, volunteer at the Nachusa Grasslands, in Franklin Grove Il. There is a variety of volunteer options available. Workdays are usually Thursday and Saturday mornings. Go to the https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/ website to see where you can help. Come out for one day and you will be hooked. This organization makes you feel good about the future of our planet. A well educated steward will guide you through your day. Become a part of the legacy.
I have been a member of the Friends of Nachusa Grasslands since its inception in 2008. We are a small, grassroots organization comprised of enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers and supporters of our mission. Our operating expenses are quite low, so almost all of our donations go to the Nachusa Grasslands Stewardship Endowment to provide for the long-term care and management of the project.
The Friends of Nachusa Grasslands also supports and conducts stewardship at the preserve. Collecting seeds, clearing brush, and even weeding are rewarding activities when we see an abundance of prairie species flourishing under our care. Bringing bison back to Nachusa is also an exciting prospect.
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I have chosen to be a donor to this organization because I have watched carefully as it has developed as a responsibly organized and led entity. It continues to be transparently managed and clearly focused on its very defined mission. Its overhead and administrative costs are limited but suitably necessary when professional legal and financial expertise is required. I look forward to to continuing to support it in the future as it works toward its financial and scientific goals.
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