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COUNTRY Financial Announces Trail Expansion at Heartland Community College

November 21, 2024

COUNTRY Financial and Heartland Community College announced the construction of the new COUNTRY Financial Trail and the restoration of 13 acres of native prairie bordering the north side of Heartland’s Birky Pond. Invasive species will be removed, and native plants will be planted to support pollinators and other wildlife. Support from COUNTRY Financial, private donations, and a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources made this project possible.

The mile-long trail will connect to the existing Constitution Trail that runs through Bloomington-Normal and is slated to be completed in July 2025. Visitors to the trail can enjoy views of the duck pond, bird watch in a bird blind, and relax under a gazebo.

Written by: Breanne Evans

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Chris Downing

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