​Show your support for the Forest Preserve District’s past and future preservation, conservation, education and recreation programs and activities that make Will County a great place to live, work and play.

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Sponsorship levels are $100,000, $50,000, $25,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $1,000, allowing businesses and organizations to choose the level that best fits their goals. We will accept sponsorships throughout the Centennial year; however, to ensure you receive all benefits listed in your sponsorship level, we must receive your sponsorship commitment by Oct. 31, 2026.

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Our reach is powerful:

• The District's main website, www.ReconnectWithNature.org, attracts more than 1 million unique visitors annually. 

• The District's social media channels have more than 510,000 engaged followers, with posts seen approximately 40 million times annually. 

• Seven visitor centers located throughout Will County (two are open seasonally).

 

The full list of benefits for each sponsorship level are: 

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$100,000 Bald Eagle partner

• Logo appears on information boards at 52 preserve locations all year

• Logo appears on printed event promotions all year

• Logo included weekly in The Compass e-newsletter all year (~17,000 subscribers)

• Logo on Timeline Exhibit at Sugar Creek Administrative Center all year

• VIP parking at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Check presentation at Board of Commissioners Meeting

• Editorial feature on The Nature Foundation website

• Logo appears in anniversary television/video series

• Name mentioned in anniversary radio promotions

• Announced as partner at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Complimentary exhibit space at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Complimentary access to hospitality tents and VIP events all year

• Logo included in 2027 calendar (commitment received by October 2026)

• Name included in anniversary press releases all year

• Provide a centennial giveaway with your logo on it

• Provide a swag bag giveaway at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Logo appears in Centennial Passport

• Logo appears on commemorative “Cheers to 100 Years” Party t-shirt

• Logo appears on sponsor boards at 7 Visitor Centers all year

• Logo appears on Centennial Celebration website

• Logo appears on “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July banner
   

$50,000 Osprey sponsor

• Logo appears in anniversary television/video series

• Name mentioned in anniversary radio promotions

• Announced as partner at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Complimentary exhibit space at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Complimentary access to hospitality tents and VIP events all year

• Logo included in 2027 calendar (commitment received by October 2026)

• Name included in anniversary press releases all year

• Provide a centennial giveaway with your logo on it

• Provide a swag bag giveaway at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Logo appears in Centennial Passport

• Logo appears on commemorative “Cheers to 100 Years” Party t-shirt

• Logo appears on sponsor boards at 7 Visitor Centers all year

• Logo appears on Centennial Celebration website

• Logo appears on “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July banner
   

$25,000 Swainson's hawk sponsor

• Name included in 2027 calendar (commitment received by October 2026)

• Name included in anniversary press releases all year

• Provide a centennial giveaway with your logo on it

• Provide a swag bag giveaway at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July

• Name appears in Centennial Passport

• Logo appears on commemorative “Cheers to 100 Years” Party t-shirt

• Logo appears on sponsor boards at 7 Visitor Centers all year

• Logo appears on Centennial Celebration website

• Logo appears on “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July banner

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$10,000 Northern harrier sponsor

• Name appears in Centennial Passport

• Name appears on commemorative “Cheers to 100 Years” Party t-shirt

• Name appears on sponsor boards at 7 Visitor Centers all year

• Name appears on Centennial Celebration website

• Name appears on “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July banner

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$5,000 American kestrel sponsor

• Name appears on Centennial Celebration website

• Name appears on “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July banner

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$1,000 Party supporter

• Name on yard sign at “Cheers to 100 Years” Party in July