PRESERVING NATURAL AREAS
for PEOPLE, for WILDLIFE,
FOREVER
in
EAST CENTRAL
ILLINOIS
Three Acres Added to Mouth of Jordan Reserve
On June 5, 2020, LCF purchased three additional acres along the Salt Fork of the Vermilion River. LCF is now preserving a total of 14 acres where Jordan Creek meets the Salt Fork in Vermilion County. The name "Mouth of Jordan Reserve" is inspired by the colorful recreational history of the location.
Nature as Retreat
The current shelter-in-place policy recognizes the importance of hiking and walking in parks and natural places — so get outside! Birds are migrating and spring wildflowers are emerging. Come to LCF's Levee Trail and immerse yourself in a floodplain forest. Our trail at Mettler Woods near Clinton is also open.
Wildlife Videos Now on YouTube
The levee trail wildlife videos you may have enjoyed on our Facebook page are now highlighted in a YouTube video! This trailcam compilation includes 13 amazing animals — baby raccoons (with a watchful heron), beaver, wild turkey, river otter, and more!
Nature Photo Blitz:
Use #LCFnature
LCF encourages you to visit your favorite natural area and photograph whatever inspires you! This is not a contest. Use whatever camera you have. Post photos on your social media of choice and use hashtag #LCFnature. This way, we can search and share photos!
Join LCF Today
Please join or renew your membership today to ensure that LCF can continue our vital mission, maintaining the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail and preserving treasured natural areas for future generations — including our newest acquisition, Jordan Creek in Vermilion County. Join online or download a membership form and mail it to LCF.
Due to the shelter-in-place policy to protect us all from the coronavirus, LCF has cancelled its group events for the coming months. BUT watch our Facebook page and e-newsletters for announcements about online activities!
Follow a unique raised trail to the Sangamon River and our floodplain forest restoration. Visit the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve near Monticello.
LCF works to ensure a future with abundant clean water by focusing on rivers, wetlands, and groundwater.
All creatures who share our Illinois home benefit from LCF's work to connect and improve natural lands and waters.
LCF offers opportunities to encounter nature nearby, inspiring wonder and a future commitment to preservation.
Curious deer, midnight beaver, jumping mice, and a turkey parade! They've all been caught in the act at our Sangamon River Corridor Reserve.