Friends
of the Fen
Bluff Spring Fen harbors a variety of threatened and endangered
plant species and offers a glimpse of the beautiful and diverse
ecology of the Fox River Valley before European settlement. In
Illinois, fens are limited to the northern third of the state.
Fens are wetlands that require alkaline waters to sustain the
unique plants that grow there.
How to Prepare for Your Visit
Bluff Spring Fen is a prime location for hiking and birding.
The preserve has several miles of unpaved trails that provide
easy to moderate hikes. To protect the plants and animals at the
preserve, no biking or horseback riding is allowed. Map and trail
guides are available in a kiosk near the parking lot.
The cemetery is open from 7:30am until 4:00pm November - March
and from 7:30am to 7:30pm April-September. There are scheduled
workdays every two weeks at the Fen. There is an information kiosk
at the parking lot with a schedule or you can contact Friends
of the Fen at 847-464-4426.
Directions
From Elgin, northwest of Chicago: Take Route 20 (Lake
Street) to the east side of ElginTurn south onto Bluff City
Boulevard (Stop light is marked Shales Parkway and Bluff City
Boulevard). Continue on Bluff City Boulevard to the Bluff City
Cemetery. Turn south into the main entrance. Continue on the
cemetery road to the southwest corner. Park in the split rail
fence parking lot. Trail guides are available at a kiosk at
the entrance to the preserve, just west of the parking lot.
Contact: 847-464-4426
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