Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, Nature reserve in Riverwoods, Illinois.
The Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area encompasses 565 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and prairies along the Des Plaines River with 6.5 miles of trails.
The land transformed from Captain Daniel Wright's property in the 1800s to the Ryerson family's Brushwood Farm estate in the 1920s before becoming a conservation area.
The Welcome Center hosts educational programs, field trips, and seasonal events such as Maple Syrup Hikes and Halloween Hikes throughout the year.
The conservation area opens daily from 6:30 AM until sunset, with the Welcome Center operating Friday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The preserve's Welcome Center utilizes a 60,000-gallon underground cistern to collect rainwater for fire protection and facility maintenance.
GPS coordinates: 42.17750,-87.91080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:31
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