 | Announcements Join the Fugate Challenge!
Complete eight fun outdoors tasks and earn rewards. At the preserve experience two events, develop two new skills, volunteer twice, and attend two educational programs. Find ideas in the posting below.
There are no age restrictions, no time limits, and no fees. When you think you have completed eight outdoor tasks of your choosing, simply call a verifier and talk with them about your experience.
Complete the Fugate Challenge and the Prairie Lands Foundation will post your picture on their website and reward you with a gift. More importantly, outdoor time promotes better physical and mental health. Attending educational programs and developing new skills is mind building. Volunteering builds community.
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Fugate Woods Nature Preserve is located in the abundant prairie croplands of Central Illinois, just 2 1/2 miles northeast of Fairbury, Illinois. This natural area contains more than 150 acres of native timber and restored prairie. Visitors are invited to hike the serene grounds and trails, rich in wildlife and native plants.
A variety of programs and events offer unique opportunities for all interested age groups. Fugate Woods also presents a living classroom environment for the public and charitable/education organizations.
Hours
Trails are open daily*, sunrise to sunset, foot traffic only, pets must be leashed
*Excepting Mother's Day and firearm deer season.
For the preservation of the habitat and well-being of all visitors:
No Alcohol, No Firearms, No Hunting, No Bicycles, No Vehicles, Leash All Pets
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Events
Meteor Shower Watch Party
Saturday, August 10, 2024 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
"Wow! Did You See That One?: Meteors, Meteor Showers, and the Perseid Meteor Shower hosted by the McLean, Livingston, and Woodford Master Naturalists.
Join the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists, in joint partnership with Prairie Lands Foundation, at the Fugate Woods Preserve on Saturday, August 10 from 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower! Local astronomer Paul Pouliet will be our "guide to the sky" during this FREE star-gazing event. Paul is a lifelong lover of all things astronomy, an avid visual observer, and one who enjoys sharing his love and enthusiasm for what can be seen in the sky.
Please bring a lounge chair, blanket, warm drink, bug spray, and flashlight for viewing. No restroom is available at this location. [ more details ]
Forest Therapy: Fun Run or Walk & Yoga
Saturday, September 14, 2024 Time TBA
Forest Therapy: Fun Run or Walk and Yoga with Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists IGPMN [ more details ]
White-Tailed Deer Behavior / Hunting in a Preserve
Thursday, October 3, 2024 Time TBA
White-tailed Deer Behavior and Hunting in a Nature Preserve with IDNR Conservation Police Officer Jake Wessels and Deer Biologist Dr. Peter Schlichting, IDNR Deer Project Manager [ more details ]
Creatures of the Night
Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time TBA
Creatures of the Night with IGPMN [ more details ]
Owl Walk
Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time TBA
Owl Walk with science educator Scott Saffer [ more details ]
For more information about any of these events, please see our Events page, or call The Woods Steward at: 815-692-8003
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