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Follow on Google News |  Proceeds from Charity Auctions Help Fund Projects that Educate while Increasing Love for OutdoorsBy: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 
5858_416_1 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently sold 22 golf tee signs through two charity auctions on the online government surplus auction site GovDeals.com, bringing in more than $3,000. Ed Stevenson, Director of Golf Operations for the Forest Preserve District, says that “using GovDeals.com to sell these signs helped grow our audience and bring people outside of Illinois into the bidding process.” The signs were removed from various holes at the historic Oak Meadows golf course in Addison, and the Maple Meadows East-9 golf course in Wood Dale to make way for a $17 million renovation of Oak Meadows Golf Preserve. The renovation is to restore its natural habitat and improve flood control along Salt Creek while creating flood-resistant golf operations. One hundred percent of the auction proceeds are being gifted to the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Proceeds from the auctions will help pay for three priority projects in need of funding. One project is the restoration of Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook to help correct years of extensive deterioration at this popular cultural center. The estate, which is on the National Register of Historic Places,offers lectures and tours, concerts, art classes and much more. The Foundation is also raising money to fund the purchase of a traveling program trailer stocked with recreational equipment and educational tools to provide programs, clinics, workshops and special events at forest preserves throughout DuPage County, as well as the purchase of two ADA-accessible docks. Katie Michel, Fundraising and Development Coordinator for the District, says, “The purchase of the trailer would allow District staff to travel to schools, scouting groups, libraries, and other preserves to educate children and adults alike on the natural resources that surround us. Our goal is to increase the public’s love and appreciation for the outdoors.” The two ADA-accessible piers, which would include three steps and handlebars, would enable those unable to lower themselves into the water to use the boats and enjoy the water. The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, formally launched in 2013, oversees the fundraising for the County of DuPage District’s facilities, programs, and events. The Friends’ mission is to advance the vision of the District through philanthropic endeavors. Their goal is to educate the public on the natural resources surrounding them as well as increase their love for the outdoors. To learn more about the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, including more information on their upcoming projects and events, or how you can help, go to dupageforest.org/ With over 8,000 agencies selling in over 100 categories, auctions are always ongoing on the GovDeals website. Anyone interested in bidding on items at auction can register for free at www.govdeals.com. # # # About GovDeals and Liquidity Services, Inc. GovDeals, Inc. is a subsidiary of Liquidity Services. Liquidity Services is a global solution provider in the reverse supply chain with the world’s largest marketplace for business surplus. We partner with global Fortune 1000 corporations, middle market companies, and government agencies to intelligently transform surplus assets and inventory from a burden into a liquid opportunity that fuels the achievement of strategic goals. Our superior service, unmatched scale, and ability to deliver results enable us to forge trusted, long-term relationships with over 7,000 clients worldwide. With nearly $6 billion in completed transactions, and approximately 3 million buyers in almost 200 countries and territories, we are the proven leader in delivering smart surplus solutions. Let us build a better future for your surplus. Visit us at LiquidityServices.com (http://www.LiquidityServices.com) About the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for 100 years. More than 4 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, five education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org (http://www.dupageforest.org/) GovDeals Media Contact: Molly Nations | GovDeals 334-312-3861 | mnations@govdeals.com DuPage County Media Contact: Ed Stevenson | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 630-451-3434 | estevenson@dupageforest.org (mailto:mnations@ End
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