Spring Bay Fen
Nature Preserve
Woodford County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.788047, -89.534912 |
Mill Point Park Rd
Spring Bay, IL 61611 |
This is a very threatened nature preserve. This unique and rare ecotype is small and surrounded by gravel operations and a mobile home park. If any activities such as ATV use, garbage dumping, and tree cutting not done by the IDNR are observed, please contact the Office of Conservation Police at 309-214-0203 (Isaac Gerard) OR 217-782-6302.
Please help protect this endangered area.
Please help protect this endangered area.
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Activities:
Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: sunrise to sunset Dog Friendly: no Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: no On Site: no Parking: roadside Amenities: no Restrooms: no Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: geological; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: wetland view & access, river view General Description: 31-acre fen (bog-like) nature preserve along Illinois River OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go. Check Illinois River levels here. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2023/03/03/nature-rambles-skunk-cabbage-a-stinky-sign-we-are-warming-up-for-spring/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L525921?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec http://foxriverecosystem.org/pdfs/NoonPrograms/Fens8-11.pdf Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Jubilee College State Park District Natural Heritage Biologist 13921 W Route 150 Brimfield, IL 61517 309-446-9181 |