4 SAND RIDGE STATE FOREST


GPS: n 40.39050; w 89.87088 Address: 25799 E. CR 2300 N - Mason County Road, Forest City


Phone: 309-597-2212 Web:


http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ PARKS


Ice Age sand reshaped by wind into extensive sand dunes support a dry-mesic oak-hickory forest, which has attracted a diverse fauna. An abundance of hiking and snowmobiling trails and excellent equestrian trails.


5 MASON STATE TREE NURSERY


GPS: n 40.31699; w 89.90460 Address: 17855 CR 2400E, Topeka Phone: 309-535-2185


Dedicated to raising native tree, shrub, grass, and wildflower stock to be used in both public and private habitat restoration projects, this nursery is arranged like an arboretum or botanical garden, where butterflies abound in beautiful, natural habitat.


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6 THE LLAMA FARM


GPS: n 40.22255; w 90.04739


Address: 11421 N. CR 1650E, Havana Phone: 309-543-3497 Web: www.thellamafarm.net


The farm maintains a breeding herd of carefully selected llamas, resulting in many Grand Champion males and females.


7 THE NATURE CONSERVANCY EMIQUON PRESERVE


GPS: n 40.35838; w 90.08587 Address: State Rt. 78/97, Lewistown Phone: 309-547-2730 Web: www.nature.org/emiquon This is one of the largest riparian floodplain restorations in the country. Thompson and Flag Lakes and nearby floodplain and upland landscapes support a diverse flora and fauna, especially migratory water birds and raptors. Visitors may bird-watch, and will find canoeing/ kayaking opportunities and restricted fishing.


www.illinoisriverroad.org


8 EMIQUON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE


GPS: n 40.30547; w 90.08533 Address: State Rt. 78/97, Lewistown Phone: 309-535-2290 Web: www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index. cfm?id=33654


Adjacent to the Emiquon Preserve and incorporating the mouth of the Spoon River, this evolving landscape features trails, a boat launch, and wayside exhibits managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.


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