THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Westville + Danville, IL – The Gannett Education Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin at Forest Glen Preserve will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 1 – 4 pm.
Visitors to the Gannett Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. The Pioneer Homestead Cabin takes visitors back in time to discover how early settlers lived in Vermilion County. Forest Glen Preserve is located at 20301 E. 900 North Road
Westville, IL 61883.
Westville, IL 61883.
The Kennekuk Education Center and Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings at Kennekuk County Park will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours as well on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 1 – 4 pm.
Visitors to the Kennekuk Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and see photography work by Jared Lowe. The Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Bismarck Train Depot, and Red Oak School take people back to the time period of 1890’s-1940’s. To add to the nostalgia, a Dulcimer Group will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music! Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296-A Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834.
The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Danzl, ldanzl@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691.