Mike has been active in community organizations including Director and President of Galena Area Chamber of Commerce, Director and President of the Galena Historical Society and President of the Galena Lions Club as well as a long-time member of the Galena Golf Club...

As a Lena native, Dan is proud to live locally and give back to our community. He helped found the Friends of Canyon Camp nonprofit organization, previously served the Blackhawk Area Council Board as VP of Outdoor Adventures, and currently volunteers as a board member...

As an active community member for many years, Ken has been an environmental advocate: He led the Stephenson County Recycling Awareness Program (SCRAP), chaired the Freeport Solid Waste Commission, was instrumental in the development of the Freeport Park District’s...

Emily and her husband, Gregg, met in high school, married in college, and finished their degrees at the University of Illinois in Chicago. They discovered Galena in 1971, and moved there the very next year. She was an active participant in the acquisition and...

An active member of JDCF since its inception, Laurie has focused on conservation education and outreach. She helped launch Camp Casper, coordinated eagle-watching tours for ten years, has made numerous educational presentations, and has participated in many bird...