Hopewell Hill Prairies & Fern Ridge Nature Preserves (Hopewell)

Marshall County, Illinois

Activities:
Other (view wildlife)
Note: There is no trail system and visitors should view areas only from the ridgetops and not far from roads. Most features can be seen from here. In order to preserve these rare and sensitive systems, extensive hiking is not allowed. To avoid bringing invasive plants into the areas, before entering please be sure shoes and clothing are free of seeds.

Season/Hours: unknown

Dog Friendly: unknown

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  https://illinoisaudubon.org/location/hopewell-hill-prairie-fern-ridge-nature-preserves/
On Site: unknown

Parking: roadside

Amenities: no

Restrooms: no

Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no

Cost: free admission

Historical and/or Scientific Significance: yes; birding hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, prairie

General Description: multiple units comprise this 19.25-acre, undeveloped preserve; adjacent to neighborhood; Hopewell Hill Prairies (16 acres), Fern Ridge Nature Preserve (3.25 acres)

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:

Main Preserve Entrance:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3223345?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://theriverlanding.typepad.com/files/orc-issue-8---lerczak-hopewell-hill-prairies.pdf

https://theriverlanding.typepad.com/files/ias-hopewell-article-summer-2019-issue.pdf

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Documents/WPFGrantReports/1999023W.pdf

https://theriverlanding.typepad.com/photos/hill_prairie_photo_galler/hopewell-hill-prairies-nature-preserve.html

Managed by:
Illinois Audubon Society &
Peoria Audubon Society
PO Box 3535
Peoria, Illinois 61612
[email protected]

Hopewell Hill Prairies &Fern Ridge Nature Preserves

Marshall County, Illinois

Hopewell Hill Prairies &
Fern Ridge Nature Preserves