Starhill Forest Arboretum
Menard County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
39.935358847, -89.801048243 |
12000 Boy Scout Trail
Petersburg, IL 62675 |
Official Website
https://starhillforest.com/wp1/
https://starhillforest.com/wp1/
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Activities:
Trails (hiking) Programs (educational, volunteer) Other (view wildlife, tree studies, outdoor photography and art, seasonal viewing of spring and summer flowers and fall color, student internships via Illinois College, Master Naturalist courses, registered tree cache and geocache sites, nature-oriented organizational meetings) Season/Hours: open year-round but reservations required for all visits; call 217-632-3685 or email [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: not at this time On Site: yes Parking: parking lot for five cars, overflow parking on traffic circle Amenities: field lab and meeting room, various outbuildings, nine trail bridges, overlook structure and trail stairways, plant labeling Restrooms: yes (limited to registered guests only) Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free admission with advance reservations; donations appreciated Historical and/or Scientific Significance: scientific & historical; tree research and education, historic building located along the Boy Scout Trail used by Abraham Lincoln; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: native and exotic plants, forest, creek, ponds, 80 feet of topography with access trails. Due to fragile and rare plants and some potential hazards such as steep topography, deep water, and some thorny or poisonous plants, all children must be closely supervised and especially not allowed beyond trails and open mowed areas. No collection or disturbance of plants or wildlife can be allowed without specific permission. General Description: 50-acre privately owned arboretum in trust to Illinois College with over 2000 accessioned trees and shrubs, some dating back to 1850. This includes several champion trees and the largest APGA (American Public Gardens Association) certified oak research collection in the US, with over 800 oak specimens representing over 250 species. OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Starhill Forest Arboretum Map (PDF) Starhill Forest Arboretum Map (JPG) More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/StarhillForestArboretum/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L12178592 https://www.ic.edu/starhillforestarboretum https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/story/news/2008/11/04/agreement-ensures-future-starhill-forest/48571695007/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O6Vv5dV83o https://vimeo.com/732262243 Managed by:
Starhill Forest Arboretum 12000 Boy Scout Trail Petersburg, Illinois 62675 217-632-3685 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
