Menard County Trails & Greenways
Ways to Discovery!
Join us on February 9th at 7:00 PM for an informative Zoom meeting -- everyone welcome! There will be a presentation on two new Trails & Greenways projects: the New Salem Habitat Restoration Project and the creation of a Virtual Tour of the Sangamon River, with discussion to follow about how you can get involved …
The Menard County Trails & Greenways 2021 Adopt-a-Highway season is kicking off this Saturday! Meet at the main entrance to New Salem off Rte. 97 at 9:00 AM to take care of our 2-mile IDOT Adopt-A-Highway segment that runs from the south edge of New Salem to the south end of Petersburg. We …
Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. Join Menard County Trails & Greenways on April 18th at New Salem State Historic Site to explore the trails on the East Side of the park. Check in at our tent located in the parking lot of the …
Pitch In for Petersburg! Join friends, neighbors and sponsors on Earth Day to clean up the litter from our parks and neighborhoods. Ways to Participate: Sign in at Hurie Park after work or school starting at 4:00 PM (or whenever you can get there) to get a trash bag, your free tote (while they last), …
Rain is in the forecast for Saturday, so we're postponing to Sunday. Volunteers needed! On Saturday, April 24th, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Menard County Trails & Greenways will hold a Garlic Mustard Pull at New Salem State Historic Site. Rain Date: April 25th - same time!! Learn how to identify and carefully remove garlic …
