WING
(Western Illinois Nature Group)

Mission

• to provide nature and environmental education to youth and adults;
• to obtain and maintain a safe facility for progressive youth camping;
• to maintain and preserve the natural resources on a property;
• to develop a year-round nature center for public use.

Western Illinois Nature Group (formerly – Piper Hills Nature Preserve & Youth Camp) was created to find and purchase a forested property in west central Illinois to accomplish the above mission. We seek the financial support and encouragement of area communities and organizations, as well as the dedication of our membership, to preserve a beautifully wooded area for enjoyment well beyond this century. The generosity of corporate and private foundations and local businesses is essential.

About the Organization

Western Illinois Nature Group is:

• a public charitable organization incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1998. All contributions to the Corporation will be tax deductible and all earnings by the corporation will be tax exempt.
• a membership-based democratic organization relying on people interested in the out-of-doors who contribute a membership fee and assist in whatever way they can to conserve natural resources and protect the environment and nature.
• Additional membership, as well as board members, will be sought from other organizations and communities as may further the purpose of this organization.

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Board of Directors

Officers:

• Ron Hunt Chairman
• Kraig McCluskie Vice-chairman
• Opal Murray Financial officer
• Lora Wright Secretary

Board Members at large:

• Tom Colclasure
• Lisa Justus
• Martin Reichel
• Mariette Smith
• Peter Schwartzman
• Daniel Thompson
• John Yeager

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