First Trivia Night fundraiser a success!

(Photos courtesy of Michele Olson)

The Nature Foundation hosted its first-ever Trivia Night fundraiser last week, and despite some heavy rain, it was a resounding success! Very special thanks to our event sponsors: Cultivate Power, Earthrise Energy, Brent Hassert Consulting, AJ Dralle, Village of Romeoville Mayor John Noak, and the Village of Romeoville. 

"The Winners, Obviously," took first place (Ralph and Trish Schultz, Jen DeBow, Rich and Tracy Chapman).

“Risky Quizness” whisked away the second-place finish (James and Ann Dralle, Josh and Sarah Hassert, Ernie and Nikki Freeman). 

"Blue Dashers" dashed off with a third-place finish (John and Jamie Viebach, Phil and Tammy Reiter, and Jennifer Ruhl).

Our volunteer Trivia Host Aaron Heldt kept things lively and moving along – which was no small feat, given that over 90 people registered. Questions ranged from traditional trivia questions to nature-inspired questions to keep the competition fresh. The crowd reactions told you which teams got the answers right, and which weren’t as successful.

Cindy Migliavacca, a Romeoville resident said, "The questions had just the right mix of topics and levels of difficulty to make each round challenging and fun."

Our friends and volunteer board members alike donated their time, talent, and treasure for a super selection of raffle prizes: Dave Babich, Julie Berkowicz, Elnalyn Costa, Marcy DeMauro, Ann Dralle, Get Into Nature, Inara Blackwood, Laura and Jim McCarthy, Ralph Schultz, Margaret Tyson, Mistwood Golf Club and McWethy’s Tavern, Wild Birds Unlimited-Joliet, and Werk Force Brewing.

Ann Wetstein said, "The event was a great way to support The Nature Foundation by showing up with my friends and family and having a great time."

The Nature Foundation raises friends and funds to support everything you love about the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Our community of donors and supporters helps the District carry out more conservation, education and recreation activities that improve our quality of life throughout Will County.

Become part of our community by donating today at willcountynature.org!