Improvements will help center accommodate growing needs of patients, visitors and programs
(June 2, 2021) — The DuPage Forest Preserve District is asking for public feedback on proposed improvements to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn.
Improvements are needed so Willowbrook can remain a state-of-the-art wildlife rehabilitation facility and a national leader that not only engages visitors in veterinary science and medical care but also demonstrates how to attract and live in harmony with wildlife.
Plans call for building a 32,000-square-foot wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center with expanded naturalized outdoor and indoor rehabilitation areas and interactive learning exhibits that explain the wildlife rehabilitation process. Plans also include a welcome plaza, an outdoor classroom, an interpretive trail with wildlife observation areas, and outdoor activity spaces that demonstrate how to attract and live in harmony with wildlife.
The public can provide feedback on the plans by completing a survey and filling out a comment form at dupageforest.org/news-upcoming-projects-willowbrook-phase-2.
The Forest Preserve District is also conducting stakeholder meetings and three open houses to gather public opinions on the project.
Public Open Houses
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021 Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Deb Humiston, Community Relations
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