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Located approximately two miles southeast of Amboy, Green River Lowlands Preserve (GRLP) is made up of a matrix of topographically diverse sand dunes, wetlands, savanna, prairie, sedge meadow and woodlands. Illinois Audubon Society has been protecting land in this area since 2012 and the current total stands at 1,017-acres.
Green River Lowlands Preserve’s unique ecosystems provide refuge for state listed plants and animals. Two parcels within the preserve, Amboy Marsh and Gremel have been dedicated as Illinois Nature Preserves. All of the properties within the preserve have a unique story to tell and we invite you to discover their amazing biodiversity on this adventure. Expert guides will help us observe and identify a diversity of plants and animals, share stories about successful restoration efforts, future restoration plans and a bit of the colorful, history of human life in this area:
- Entomologist Isaac Stewart will be focusing on insects
- Tom Doig and Matt Hayes will be on the lookout for birds
- Bill Handel and Jamie Arntzen will share their extensive experience with botany at the preserve
- Deb Carey will share the human side of the story, local history and ongoing restoration efforts
Basic itinerary:
Friday, August 1, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – Presentations and dinner at Amboy Marsh Nature Preserve. Optional black-lighting for insects begins around 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Tour of Green River Lowlands biodiversity by golf cart and some hiking (mowed paths.)
Recommended Lodging
- Tru by Hilton Dixon
1806 S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
Phone 779-251-1093 - Quality Inn & Suites Dixon near I-88
136 Plaza Dr, Dixon, IL 61021
Phone 779-677-2204
Trip leader(s): Bill Handel, Isaac Stewart, Tom Doig, Matt Hayes, Jamie Arntzen, Deb Carey
Cost of trip includes Friday night dinner, Saturday continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and water
Maximum Field Trip Capacity: 12
Cost: $50