Binnie Forest Preserve
38W040 Binnie Rd
West Dundee, IL
West Dundee, IL
Description
The wetland pockets at this preserve form the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River, which flows from the northern border of Binnie Forest Preserve.
Visitors enjoy bird watching and wildlife observation from a network of mowed trails. A large picnic shelter and play field is popular with large groups.
Recent acquisitions through the The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal program established by Congress in 1965 to safeguard natural areas, water resources, and cultural heritage, has allowed the District to continue restoration work in the area. This includes converting agricultural fields back to prairie, via large-scale broadcast seeding and continued maintenance.
Amenities
- Grills
- Hiking
- Parking Lot
- Picnic Shelters
- Restrooms
- Trails - Mowed
History
The District purchased 119 acres for this preserve in 1969 to preserve the wetlands here. Additional acquisitions in 2002 have expanded the preserve. A Dundee Township open space addition next to the forest preserve has augmented the natural features of the area.