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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  • 1,000 Tree Planting Event

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

    To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Macon County Conservation District, the 45th anniversary of the Macon County Conservation Foundation, Arbor Day, and Earth Day, we’re planting 1,000 trees that will grow into an oak savanna at our Fort Daniel Conservation Area, benefiting our community for generations. We invite Macon County residents and surrounding communities to roll up their sleeves and be part of something truly lasting. This hands-on fundraiser is your chance to plant a tree, leave your mark, and someday return with family and friends to say, “I helped build this.” Whether you come as an individual, family, ...

  • Wildflower Hike

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

    Event details Spring is the best time of year to spot early woodland flowers, and Fort Daniel Conservation Area is full of them! Meet at the Fort Daniel pavilion. If the bluebells are blooming, we’ll be in for a real treat. Event requirements Register online by April 17. Free. Register Online for this Event

  • Wilderness Walk

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

    Event details Join a naturalist on a leisurely walk along a District trail to explore and learn a little something along the way. Dress for the weather. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event