PRESERVING NATURAL AREAS
for PEOPLE, for WILDLIFE,
FOREVER
in
EAST CENTRAL
ILLINOIS
LCF Celebrated Mudpuppy Day in Monticello
The Land Conservation Foundation’s February 1 Mudpuppy Festival was a huge success with 300 people attending, including over 75 children of all ages. LCF extends its thanks to the Monarch Brewing Company for co-hosting this event and Kirby Medical Center and CrossFit/KMC for serving as the lead sponsors.
LCF Acquires Land on Jordan Creek in Vermilion County
The Land Conservation Foundation is excited to announce that it purchased 11 acres at the confluence of the Salt Fork of the Vermilion River and Jordan Creek, in Vermilion County. LCF wants to thank the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for awarding LCF a grant for 80% of the cost of this land. LCF also wants to thank local donors who helped make this acquisition possible.
Improved Approach to LCF’s Levee Trail
Two rows of native bur oak trees and a wooden footbridge will welcome hikers and improve access to our Bruce Hannon Levee Trail.
Improvements Made to the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail
The Land Conservation Foundation announced two improvements to the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail at the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve. LCF has installed a pedestrian bridge to cross the low area between the kiosk and trail head and added a large boulder sign at the trailhead.
Thank you for your help! LCF Met the 3-to-1 Grant challenge for the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve!
A hearty thank you goes to all of LCF’s supporters!! LCF has raised the $7,000 for the Clean Energy Community Foundation matching grant!! This means the work on the levee can be completed, which will protect the 59-acre reforestation project and to keep the recreational Bruce Hannon Levee Trail open
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.