A Capital Museum Grant in the amount of $335,000 to replace three climate control units, water heater, siding, roofing, insulation, add live wet and dry exhibits, upgrade ADA accessibility and outdoor signs. Total project cost $487,500.
$100,000 will be donated by the Village of Itasca, $50,000 from the Itasca Park District, and $2,500 from the Friends of Springbrook. The Springbrook Nature Center is owned by the Village of Itasca, and operated by the Itasca Park District through and Intergovernmental Agreement.