Crawford County Forest Preserve

Crawford County Forest Preserve A place for Conservation, Education, and Recreation. The Crawford County Forest Preserve is a conservation and recreation area in Crawford County, Illinois.

The preserve is located on 124.5 acres of scenic forested land donated to the county by Gus and Eula Schmidt. Services available at the preserve include paved and rugged walking paths, fishing, primitive camping, and a pavilion that can be rented for special events. For more information, see our website or send us an email at [email protected].

We hope everyone is enjoying their snow day! Our crew has been hard at work clearing the parking lot and the outer loop ...
01/26/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying their snow day! Our crew has been hard at work clearing the parking lot and the outer loop trail. The interior bridge trail has not been cleared. Hope everyone enjoys the weather!

Hey Everyone, We are HIRING!The CCFP is seeking a motivated and reliable individual for seasonal groundskeeping. The ide...
01/17/2026

Hey Everyone, We are HIRING!
The CCFP is seeking a motivated and reliable individual for seasonal groundskeeping. The ideal candidate is hardworking, able to work both independently and as a team, and enjoys being physically active outdoors.

This position will start as soon as March 2026 and will maintain roughly 15 hours of work per week. Schedule will be flexable (to benefit both the CCFP and the employee) and based on what is needed at any given time throughout the week/season.

If this is the position for you, please pick up and return an application to the Crawford County Annex by February 6th 2026.

We would like to give an extra big shout out to all the ones who helped decorate the Nature Center today! We are now rea...
11/23/2025

We would like to give an extra big shout out to all the ones who helped decorate the Nature Center today! We are now ready for Santa! He will be visiting the Nature Center December 13th from 9am until noon, so be sure to come visit and enjoy some milk & cookies.

09/21/2025

Please be aware that the trails will be closed from 7-11 am on Saturday October 4th for 5k your way event.
Thank you for your understanding

09/20/2025

If anyone knows a page Krumholt have her contact us at 6185530805. We found something that she has misplaced

09/04/2025

Water leak repaired and back bathrooms are in service

08/11/2025

Do to a water leak the north bathrooms are shut down temporarily.

Big thanks to the Crawford County 4-H clubs that participated in the Savanna planting! 10 White Oaks (Quercus alba), 10 ...
04/18/2025

Big thanks to the Crawford County 4-H clubs that participated in the Savanna planting! 10 White Oaks (Quercus alba), 10 Northern Red Oaks (Quercus rubes), and 5 Bur Oaks (Quercus macrocarpa). These trees came from Forrest Keeling Nursery and is a partnership grant between the AISWCD Forestry Committee and the Illinois Extension 4-H. The Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts arranged this grant for public land and chose the Forest Preserve as their recipient.

An Oak Savanna is a crucial habitat to many species of animals that call our area home. They are made up of trees spaced out around 30 feet or more, which allows sunlight to reach the ground so native Forbes and grasses can thrive. If you would like to learn more about Oak Savanna’s, please feel free to reach out!

Pictured is the new culvert and a flash board riser. With the flash board riser, we can control the water level in the b...
04/15/2025

Pictured is the new culvert and a flash board riser. With the flash board riser, we can control the water level in the bottom as pictured. Right now, the boards are set to maintain a 17” depth. This will create a wetland habitat and just maybe, some wood ducks will visit the area! Plans are to flood the bottoms late fall or early winter and hold some water through spring. Then, we will pull the boards and let the area dry out to regrow vegetation throughout the summer. If anyone is interested in learning more about water control structures or wetland habitat please, feel free to reach out!

Attention!!! Please avoid the south end “rough trail” this morning. The culverts in the pond bottom are getting replaced...
04/14/2025

Attention!!!
Please avoid the south end “rough trail” this morning. The culverts in the pond bottom are getting replaced! Please use caution and watch out for heavy machinery

The small blacktop loops on the east side is still open and the single track trails are open. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and look forward to a new habitat to be created. Stay tuned for updates! Hope everyone enjoys this beautiful spring day and while you’re out today, keep an eye out for spring ephemerals popping up. The spring beauties and violets are in full swing

Address

5886 E 1050th Avenue
Robinson, IL
62454

Telephone

(618) 553-0805

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