Wildlife Prairie State Park (WPSP) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual FUNdraiser and Rutherford Family Conservation Award Banquet will be held at the park on April 25 from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. featuring comedian Tim Bedore.

The festivities will begin in Prairie Hall with a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting from Kickapoo Creek Winery, a silent auction and a few special surprises for attendees. At 6:00 p.m. guests will move to Hespell Deck for the presentation of the Rutherford Family Conservation Award, short live auction and Tim Bedore’s humorous presentation on “The Animal Conspiracy.” Bedore is best known for his antics on the Bob and Tom Radio Network (www.vaguebuttrue.com).

Tickets are $65.00 for open seating. Sponsorships of $1,000.00 include eight tickets, recognition at the event, reserved seating from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and during the program. Tickets may also be purchased to donate to park volunteers. Reservations must be made by April 19 by calling 309-676-0998. Purchase online or download a reservation form to mail in at www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org.