The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts had more tree plantings this past week, including LaSalle and Champaign counties. After this year’s planting, 2,850 oak trees will have been planted in 65 savannas. The project is supported by the Forestry Development Council, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, The Nature Conservancy, Trees Forever, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service, and others.
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Photos from LaSalle via Audrey Moreno, LaSalle SWCD Conservation Technician. Volunteers came from Homesteaders 4-H Club and Friends of Lake Kakusha, plus Master Gardeners Audrey Moreno and Amy Brewer; Master Naturalist Dave Brewer; Erin Wade; Sara Benckendorf and sons Malachi Washburn and Tyler Richard; Kim Corrigan and her daughters, Bailey and Emma; David Gregg and his kids, Katie, Logan, and Piper.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha.
LaSalle SWCD at Mendota’s Lake Kakusha
Photos from Champaign County came from Ashley Curran, AISWCD grant manager. Champaign SWCD work crew included Resource Conservationist Natalie Sutton and board member Steve Stierwalt.
Champaign SWCD plants at St. Joseph’s Community Sports Complex – Woodard Family Park.
Champaign SWCD plants at St. Joseph’s Community Sports Complex – Woodard Family Park.
