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The Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center offers seasonal bird viewing opportunities for the public. The preserve offers outdoor facility rentals for groups. The visitor center is free of charge; hours are limited to guided tours and public programs only. PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE ON THIS VISITOR CENTER'S INTERACTIVE MAP
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The 839-acre Lake Renwick Preserve was acquired between 1989 and 2010. The preserve is part of the Lily Cache Creek preservation system, which conserves approximately 1,000 acres. A 320-acre portion of the site was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preservein 1992. This dedication provides permanent protection for the natural resources at the preserv...
Lake Renwick Preserve protects a 200-acre lake with associated wetland habitat. Wildlife found at the preserve includes a variety of bird species, such as the great blue heron and great egret. Structures have been built on islands within the lake to provide nesting opportunities for the birds. Hundreds of people visit the Heron Rookery Nature Prese...
Trails
The Heron Rookery Nature Preserve features 1.45 miles of crushed limestone trail, ideal for hiking/running. Turtle Lake Access provides access to the 3.35-mile, paved Lake Renwick Bikeway, ideal for the following activities: 1. Biking 2. Hiking/Running 3. In-Line Skating 4. Cross-Country Skiing 5. Snowshoeing
Fishing
Turtle Lake Access offers access to shoreline fishingin designated areas of Turtle and Budde Lakes. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but daily limits are:
Wildlife viewing
All three access areas provide opportunities for wildlife viewing. Copley Nature Park features a gazebo with mounted scopes for bird viewing. The Heron Rookery Nature Preserve also features mounted scopes for bird viewing.
The Heron Rookery Nature Preserve features the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center,which is open to the public seasonally for bird viewing.
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Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. 12 reviews. #1 of 23 things to do in Plainfield. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Write a review. About. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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Sep 4, 2015 · Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. 4.6 (9 reviews) Claimed. Hiking, Parks, Community Service/Non-Profit. See all 41 photos. Location & Hours. Suggest an edit. 23144 W Renwick Rd. Plainfield, IL 60544. Get directions. Amenities and More. Accepts Credit Cards. Accepts Apple Pay. Accepts Cryptocurrency. Good For Kids.
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Show more. This trail passes along mutiple areas of the Lake Renwick Preserve including the Turtle Lake Access Area and the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. Please note the upper portion of this trail is paved, allows dogs and fishing, and is open all year round.
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Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, Plainfield, Illinois. 2,102 likes · 5 talking about this · 1,949 were here. The Forest Preserve District of Will County's Lake Renwick Heron...
Aug 3, 2023 · Lake Renwick Preserve protects a 200-acre lake with associated wetland habitat.Wildlife found at the preserve includes a variety of bird species,...
