Haines Creek Conservation Corridor
No other forest preserve has quite the unique diversity of plant communities (and therefore animal habitats too) as the Prairie Oaks, Swanson Grove, Nelson Prairie ( and in 2026 will add the Haines Prairie ) . These 4 preserves make up the 1.5 mile, 160 acre conservation corridor known as the Haines Creek Conservation Corridor. Savanna, upland forest, wet woods, streams, marshes, seeps, upland prairie, mesic prairie, wet prairie, dry prairie, sedge meadow … about every native community that occurs in our county. The wet seeps have been restored with the re-introduction of a complex set of native grasses, sedges, rushes, bulrushes and forbs that thrive in each other’s company. Red-headed Woodpeckers and Otters are seen here more frequently than in any other preserve. There are mowed trails, picnic areas, benches and a handicapped access trail from the Prairie Oaks parking lot to an overlook.
FACILITIES AND RECREATION
- 43 Acres
- Handicap Access
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Picnic Areas
- Oak Savannah
- Wetland
- Fen
- Stream
- Prairie and forest habitat
- Beautiful views of natural landscapes
- Outdoor activities
- Bird Watching
- Nature Photography
- Environmental Education
Haines Creek Conservation Corridor
7535 Cherry Valley Rd.
Kingston, IL 60145
815-895-7191