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    • About
    • Newsletters & Annual Reports
    • Contact
  • Our Projects & Activities
    • Volunteer Habitat Restoration Project at Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site
    • Earth Day Celebration
    • Sangamon River Sweeps
    • Historic Wayside Park
    • More….
  • MCTG Blog
  • Ways to Discovery!
    • Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site Hiking Trails
    • Historic Wayside Park
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    • Sangamon River
    • Sangamon Valley Trail – Cantrall Access
    • Starhill Forest Arboretum
    • Biking Menard County
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    • Unrestricted Donation
    • Menard County Forest Fund
    • Historic Wayside Park & Prairie
    • Water Trail Fund
  • Volunteer Opportunities
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  • Video Vignettes
  • Trails & Greenways Merchandise
  • Ways to Discovery Chautauqua Series

  • Advocacy,  Announcement,  Bicycling,  Hiking,  Meetings

    Route 97 Proposed Improvements–Public comments sought

    June 22, 2022 /

    If you were unable to attend last evening’s public informational meeting regarding IDOT’s Proposed Improvements to IL 97 and IL 123, you may submit your comments via snail mail or email. Comments will be accepted until July 5th. Link to Proposal and Comment Form Your comments should include the following. Proposed IL Route 97 & IL Route 123 Improvements Your Name Address City Telephone number Email address The best way to contact you (Email, Mail, Both). Send your comments to: Jeff Myers, PE Region 4 Engineer Illinois Department of Transportation 126 East Ash Springfield, Illinois 62704-4792 or Attention: Jay Edwards, PE Jay.Edwards@illinois.gov

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  • Advocacy,  Announcement,  Bicycle,  Bicycling,  Driving,  Hiking,  Meetings,  Trails

    Let Our Voices Be Heard — Build a Dedicated Hike & Bike Path Linking New Salem Historic Site with Petersburg

    June 15, 2022 /

    For years Trails & Greenways has advocated for a safe hike / bike path linking New Salem State Historic Site with Petersburg. The time has arrived to ensure this goal is finally realized. Next Tuesday, June 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at PORTA high school, the Illinois Department of Transportation will be hosting an open house public meeting about roadway improvements to IL 97 and IL 123 from New Salem through Petersburg. The meeting will provide exhibits and maps  for viewing, and  IDOT representatives and consultants from the engineering firm of Thouvenot, Wade and Moerchen will be available to answer questions and gather public input about the project.  It’s…

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  • Bicycling

    Lincoln Highway Bike Route

    February 3, 2021 /

    Bicycling Menard County backroads can be fun and rewarding. You can take in pleasant rural scenery and often spot some interesting wildlife.  My personal preference when riding country roads is to avoid state highways and even county highways, and stick to the more rural road district-maintained roads.  I also gravitate towards the northern and western side of the county as it seems the vehicle traffic is lowest in these areas. Many Central Illinois roads are laid out in a grid fashion following section and township lines.  Occasionally, roads still exist that do not follow the boring N-S, E-W grid. These are often the oldest roads, and have stretches that follow…

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    Bicycling,  Hiking,  Native plants,  Nature,  Ways to Discovery!

    Exploring Menard County (and a little beyond….)

    May 14, 2020 /

    In and around Menard County we’re fortunate to have so many places to explore nature at a safe distances from fellow outdoor enthusiasts.  Here’s a snapshot of a few places we’ve been visiting this month.

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  • Bicycling,  Ways to Discovery!

    Bike Menard County

    April 4, 2020 /

    Wondering where to ride in Menard County? There are miles and miles of country roads in Menard County where automobile traffic is low, and if you’re cautious, can be safe to ride. If hills have discouraged you from riding, there are some relatively flat country roads and smaller hills that are perfect for training rides in Menard County. Below are couple routes that begin at the PORTA High School parking lot. This route goes past Oakland Cemetery and around Lake Petersburg to New Salem State Historic Site. This route goes through Atterberry and uses some lightly travelled, relatively flat country roads to loop back towards the Menard County Fairgrounds. Here’s…

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