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PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Conservation and Experiential Programming
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Environmental Education and Outreach Services
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00
Accounts: 01-6919, Corporate Fund
Contract Number(s): N/A
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The University of Illinois Extension ("Extension") will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunteer with the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Conservation & Experiential Programming staff will work with Extension staff to coordinate and direct these educational activities. The University of Illinois Extension will also work with Preserve staff to create a camping 101 curriculum and assist in delivering it at the Nature Centers.
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