Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Across 220 urban acres, the preserve balances wildlife habitat with regional history. Spring and fall migrations draw birders specifically for migratory warblers, alongside resident nesting songbirds. The Nature Education Center features hands-on exhibits and native wildlife on display, while local architectural history appears nearby at the Ben Fuller House, built from small timber as one of the oldest balloon-frame structures in Illinois. Trails also support bicycling, horseback riding, and winter snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, alongside fishing and boating on Salt Creek.