Jane Addamsland Park Foundation

Public engagement and education.created printed and website information to engage and educate community members of the organization, land types of properties owned, public access, and opportunities.

Acquired land parcel as bufferacquired land adjacent to japf's state-designated nature preserve, the freeport prairie (fpnp). Fpnp is a rare remnant dry dolomite prairie ecosystem, which represents the 19% remaining in the north central and northwest 7 counties. The fpnp is surrounded by businesses and cropland. The parcel was purchased to provide a buffer for the fpnp for prescribed fire, increased prairie size, entrance for public access and educational signage.