Menard County Trails & Greenways
Ways to Discovery!
In Part 2 we learn about the geological history of the Sangamon that runs through Central Illinois, from millions of years ago to present time. (Part 1 can be viewed here.)
History of Sangamon River Valley Part 2 with Michael Wiant. from Treetop Productions on Vimeo
For those who missed Chris Evans and Ray Geroff at Broadgauge on February 22, or simply want to review all the great information that was shared, here is the video recording of Battling Invasive Plant Species.
River valleys have a great many stories to tell. History is revealed in riverbanks all over the world. It is written in sediment, fossils, and artifacts. In some places, rivers expose ancient land and waterscapes created long before the river. Today, many rivers are refuges, tiny bits of what once was a far-reaching ecosystem. Life at the equator, colossal glaciers and the birth of rivers, megafauna, the arrival of people, earthquakes, a profound transformation of the landscape, but no dinosaurs, all these stories and more are told by the Sangamon River as it meanders its way across central Illinois. This video, History of the Sangamon River Valley by Michael Wiant, reveals some of the stories the Sangamon has to tell.
History of the Sangamon River Valley – HD 720p.mov from Treetop Productions on Vimeo.
Experts to discuss invasive plant crisis–why it’s important and what can be done!
Menard County Trails & Greenways invites the public to an engaging presentation about invasive plants—what they are, why they are a serious problem and what can be done about them—February 22, 2023, at Broadgauge in Petersburg at 7 p.m. Continue reading “Battling Invasive Plant Species–Special Presentation”
Join Us at the Petersburg Harvest Fest. Walk in the parade! Volunteer or visit our booth. It’s a full day of fun, food and friends.
Save the Date!! Join fellow members, old friends and new friends at the Annual Meeting & Party!! As details are nailed down we’ll be updating the calendar with all the pertinent information.
Trails & Greenways will be celebrating National Trails Day with a guided hike on the easy-going 1-mile long Cardinal Ridge Trail to explain the habitat restoration project, view the progress to date, and enjoy the plants and animals that call the forest their home.
We’ll depart from the parking lot on top of the hill across from Cardinal Ridge Trail trailhead and site of the old restaurant — look for our table and banner on the north side of the parking lot under the shade trees.
Dress for the weather, bring drinking water.
National Trails Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in June of each year. This event aims to bring together all trail enthusiasts, young and old, while honoring those who help maintain and preserve hiking trails for everyone to enjoy.
Trails & Greenways will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.
Sign in at Hurie Park at 9:00 AM.
We’ll be sending teams out to clean up litter at area parks and other areas in need around town.
Everyone who signs in will get a chance to win cool prizes!!
Trash bags and disposable gloves will be available at Hurie Park. Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes/boots and dress for the weather.
Please direct questions to menardctg@gmail.com
