Today, less than one-tenth of one percent
of Illinois’ original prairie remains...
Please join us as we celebrate 600 acres of newly restored Illinois prairie
and other amenity improvements at Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
in Hampshire.
This 800-acre preserve has undergone major renovation since being
acquired by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. The hundreds
of acres of prairie here are sure to be a popular spot for grassland birds
including bobolink, dickcissel, grassland sparrow, eastern meadowlark
and more.
Preserve amenities include:
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Over four miles of multi-purpose, limestone trail, suitable for hiking,
bicycling or equestrian use
Interpretive signage
A picnic shelter with electricity and grill
Drinking fountain
Restrooms
A paved entrance drive
Two parking lots including one with equestrian trailer parking
We’ll celebrate Kane County’s newest improved forest preserve with
complimentary light refreshments, nature hikes, horse-drawn wagon rides,
a scavenger hunt and more.
Bring a guest or your entire family — all are welcome at this free,
Kane County Forest Preserve event.
John J. Hoscheit, Forest Preserve President
and the Forest Preserve Commission of Kane County
Cordially invite you to join them at the
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2 p.m.
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
42W855 Bahr Road
Hampshire, Illinois
RSVP to Sherrie McLaughlin
at [email protected]
or 630-444-3064 by Wednesday, October 19
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
42W855 Bahr Road, Hampshire, Illinois
From the west
Take IL-47 to Bahr Road, east. Preserve entrance is on the south side of Bahr Road.
From the east
Take US-20 to Plank Road, west. Turn left/south on Bahr Road. Preserve entrance
is on the south side of Bahr Road.
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Our Goal ...
To preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.
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Our Mission ...
To acquire, hold and maintain lands within Kane County
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historic resources, habitats, flora and fauna; and to
restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the
education, recreation and pleasure of all its citizens.
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