Fort Daniel Conservation Area

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Fort Daniel Conservation Area
Decatur, IL United States Get Directions

Located near Mt. Zion in southeastern Macon County, Illinois, Fort Daniel Conservation Area is a 200-acre site that is rich in history as well as recreational opportunity [get directions]. Fort Daniel’s GPS Coordinates are 39.781681 N, 88.828326 W.

The conservation area includes oak-hickory forests, a sugar maple grove, open grasslands, and floodplain forests. Many unusual plants can be seen here including chinquapin oak, paw paw trees, wafer ash, and the Kentucky coffee tree.

There are trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, a pavilion and an open play area with a playground.

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  • Creek Walk

    Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United States

    Event details Slip on your water shoes and dress to get dirty as we explore the creek at Fort Daniel! Whether the water is low or high, there’s always something new to discover. Event requirements $5/person. Close-toed shoes are required. Register online by August 21. Register Online for Creek Walk

  • Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers

    Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United States

    Event details From dandelions to wood sorrel, Macon County abounds with edible wildflowers. Join a naturalist on a guided walk through the woods to search for and learn how to identify edible wildflowers, then stop by our kitchen to sample some fresh wildflower syrup. Registrants will receive three recipe cards to take home. This program is part one of a three-part series; watch for parts two and three in September! Event requirements $10/person. Close-toed shoes are required. Register online by August 21. Register Online for Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers