09/09/2026
We had a great event last night at the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Fall Gathering. We conducted a live interactive drone flight that was displayed on 2 televisions powered by a battery pack. Dave Kraft, Hey’s Principal Civil Engineer, narrated details about the restoration approach while the drone, flown by our Field Services Manager Jeremy Husnik, brought the physical work to life. The drone flight uniquely showed the results of the hydrologic restoration that has been conducted on the Tamarack West parcel along Tryon Grove Road in Richmond, IL, currently owned by Openlands. The work was made possible by a federal grant administered through the NRCS. Nice turnout and perfect weather.