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| Forest Preserve part of Walnut Glen's appeal | |
| Sep 9, 2007 | |
| Daily Herald | |
| Pertains to Millenium Trail, ComEd - Lake Cty, Moraine Hills Trail, Island Lake | |
| The Black Crown Forest Preserve was recently acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Lake County Forest Preserve District. It forms the north border of the Walnut Glen neighborhood," says Ann Danner, president and owner of Residential Homes of America. "When we laid out this community, we did so with respect and preservation in mind, so the natural beauty of Black Crown would remain intact for enjoyment of the residents." The forest preserve is combined with Morain Hills State Park to the northwest of Walnut Glen. "Provisions have been made to extend Lake County Forest Preserve's Millenium Trail through Walnut Glen and to Connect to the McHenry County Illinois Trail System. When complete, this trail will extend from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River." Additional natural amenities within the Walnut Glen neighborhood are ponds and preserved wetland areas. Black Crown Forest Preserve is adjacent to Black crown Marsh, a significant wetland area and bird habitat. The Walnut Glen community also sits between two state parks, Morain Hills State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area, as well as being close to the Chain O'Lakes State Park, and Lakewood and Fox River Forest Preserves and their recreational amenities. Walnut Glen is in Northwest suburban Island Lake. To visit, take Route 176 to Darrell Road. Turn north 1.5 miles to Neville Road. Turn west on Neville Road to Dowell Road, then south on Dowell to the Walnut Glen information Center. For more informaion visit www.rhahomes.com. |
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