4 BANNER MARSH STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA


GPS: n 40.53741; w 89.86183 Address: US Route 24, Canton Phone: 309-647-9184 Web:


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


Reclaimed river floodplain dotted by more than 100 ponds and lakes of varying size, depth, and fish species. Seasonal migrations attract a variety of water birds and other species such as Bald Eagles.


5 RICE LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA


GPS: n 40.47652; w 89.94776 Address: US Route 24, Canton Phone: 309-647-9184 Web:


6 FULTON COUNTY CAMPING & RECREATION AREA


GPS: n 40.46284; w 90.07748 Address: 18733 N. Conservation Road, St. David


Phone: 309-668-2931 Within an easy drive of a variety of other natural areas, this campground has both fishing and hiking opportunities in a rural setting.


7 THE NATURE CONSERVANCY EMIQUON PRESERVE


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


Rice Lake wetland complex is composed of 5,660 acres featuring numerous shallow, forest-lined floodplain lakes and bottomland forest habitats.


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.


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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.


9 BILL SWANGO'S WILDLIFE ART GALLERY


GPS: n 40.47515; w 90.29339 Address: 271 W. State Street, Smithfield Phone: 309-783-3283


Drawing on childhood experiences with nature, sculptor Bill Swango fashions incredible wildlife pieces from solid walnut and clay. The “Red Brick Schoolhouse”serves as Swango’s gallery. Call for appointment.


Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area www.illinoisriverroad.org


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