Hunters Woods

Location

Hunters Woods is located on 78th Avenue, south of Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. Street parking is available on 78th Avenue.

Phone

815-727-8700

Preserve History

The 43-acre Hunters Woods was acquired between 1973 and 1975.

The preserve is part of the Hickory Creek preservation system, which conserves more than 2,000 acres.

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Natural Resources

Hunters Woods protects forest and wetland habitat.

Wildlife found at the preserve includes bird species such as the northern parula warbler.

The preserve is also home to a variety of plant species, including toad trillium and false rue anemone.

The site is managed with invasive species control and prescribed burning to protect and enhance its natural resources.