A stewardship plan has been completed
and a kiosk erected at the entrance to Schurmeier Forest.
Additionally, a teaching forest has been created on the 11
westernmost acres with the help of the Northwest Illinois Forestry
Association and a grant from the Illinois Council on Forestry
Development. To our knowledge, this is the only teaching
forest in Illinois in existence. On the first quarter mile of
the one-mile hiking trail, signs identify tree species and forestry
practices. An informative guidebook gives more detailed
description of identified items. Plans are also being made to
erect a small structure with rest room facilities in the future.
The public is welcome to visit Schrmeier Forest and hike the
teaching forest trail. An equestrian trail will also be opened
to riders in the near future. To reach Schurmeier Forest, from
downtown Elizabeth, Illinois, take Myrtle Street south. keep
following it as it turns into Pleasant Hill and go to Reusch road
and make a left. Schurmeier Forest is just past the
intersection of Reusch and Tower Roads. |
