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PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into Interagency Agreement with the University of Illinois Extension
Goods or Services: Environmental education and outreach services
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 01/20/2015-12/31/2015
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00
Accounts: Corporate Fund Districtwide Services 01-6919
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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