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At about 40 acres, "The Back 40", consists of a nature trail with forest, savannah, prairie and wetland eco-systems.
This self guided 1/4 mile trail provides opportunity to see a range of plants and animals in their natural habitat.
Almost every month Willowbrook has a Naturalist led walk on this trail. The Naturalist will help visitors to
recognize birds by their calls and to identify many of the plants and animals.
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Each season the flowers blooming and the signs of animals change. During Winter and early Spring many animals
are not readily visible however droppings and tracks in the snow or mud are sure signs that they're around. As
plants start blooming migrant birds return and a hibernating animals wake up. By summer many baby animals have
been born and parents are busy on the preserve gathering food for them. At the pond the Dragon Flies are out
catching mosquitoes and other small insects.
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Over the course of summer and early fall dozens of different plants are blooming and attracting insects. As
the temperature starts to drop watch the trees for their Fall color show. And while you're head is looking up
at the trees, keep an eye out for migrating birds. Many birds pass through (or over) the preserve on their way
to their winter feeding grounds.
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