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Cardnos Native Plant Nursery was selected to receive a 2019 Dr. George B. Rabb Force of Nature Award for its extensive work on conservation of native plant species.The bi-annual Force of Nature Awards highlight bold novel and exceptional work being done on behalf of natural areas or wildlife conservation education and advocacy through the Chicagoland region.In the announcement of the award the nursery was recognized for its accomplishments among a very strong slate of nominations.Nursery General Manager Mark OBrien accepted the award on behalf of the entire nursery team at the Chicago Wilderness Partner Appreciation Event and Awards Ceremony at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Nov. 14.Award Presenter Deb Chapman from the McHenry County Conservation DistrictChicago Wilderness had many great things to say about the Cardno Native Plant nursery.Mark receiving the Chicago Wilderness AwardMark OBrien and Deb ChapmanThe nursery is on the leading edge of plant growing technologies and uses innovative bioengineering approaches to ensure successful plant growth in a variety of habitats.Chicago Wilderness is a regional alliance of more than 250 members including public landowning agencies nonprot organizations community-based organizations educational institutions government agencies businesses and volunteer-based groups. We work collaboratively to build and implement a regional plan for preserving and restoring nature that improves environmental health promotes quality of life and benets our vibrant communities.
