Brimfield Railroad Prairie
Nature Preserve
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.872646, -89.883788 |
18320 W Forney Road
Brimfield, IL 61517 |
Official Website
http://peoriaaudubon.org/prairie.htm
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriabrimfieldrailroadrestorationprairie.html
http://peoriaaudubon.org/prairie.htm
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriabrimfieldrailroadrestorationprairie.html
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Activities:
Trails (foot) Programs (educational, volunteer) Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: no Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: no On Site: no Parking: on road Amenities: no Restrooms: no Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free Historical and/or Scientific Significance: Birding Hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: prairie General Description: 6.2-acre, ½ mile wide Illinois Nature Preserve in rural farming area OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: Surrounded by farm fields, this strip of preserved prairie provides a glimpse into what our prairies were many years ago and is home to a wide variety of prairie plants. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2020/10/28/naturerambles/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2020/03/25/nature-rambles-april-flowers/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7309176?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7309176 https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/preserving-illinois-prairies/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2019/06/26/nature-rambles-titans-of-the-prairie/ |
