Illinois Habitats Trail - Winter

Discover the beauty of the winter landscape as you explore Spring Valley's varied habitats. The activities of hungry winter wildlife are often easy to find in the stark landscape. Tracks become visible in the snow or hard-packed dirt, nibbled plant stems show teeth marks, and the frost-lined entrances to animal burrows stand out in contrast to the whiteness of snow. Meanwhile, the winter survival strategies of dormant plants and trees reveal the genius of nature's design.

A series of numbered posts and directional arrows help to guide you on a one-mile walk starting at the Nature Center. You can also use the Site Map icon below to help you navigate to each stop. Turn on your phone's location alerts to let you know when you are getting near to the next stop.