Squirreling Around LbNA #17710
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Add Location| Owner: | Lavender  |
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| Plant date: | Aug 27, 2005 |
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| City: | Schaumburg |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Treasure Quest |
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| Last found: | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFaFFFaF |
| Last edited: | Aug 27, 2005 |
Box replaced on 2/05/06
Box missing as of March 31, 2007
Terrain: pavement, wood chips, board walks, grass
Time: about an hour if you spend time enjoying all that nature has to offer
Distance: about 2 miles
Log book replaced on September 24, 2006.
If I was a squirrel living in Schaumburg I would make my home here at the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary. It is a refuge of 135 acres of fields, forests, marshes and streams. Spring Valley also features over 3 miles of handicapped-accessible hiking trails and a museum with natural history displays and information. What more could a squirrel want?
As I was driving home from work, one beautiful sunny day, I saw a small but talented little squirrel walking the tight rope wire overhead. I watched as he appeared so happy and carefree.
While I was stuck in traffic moving at a turtles pace, I found myself highly interested in watching this little guy enjoy his day. I follwed him into the Spring Valley Nature Center. I could see why he chose this location enjoy his day. I too decided to get out and take a walk. Perhaps I can find a moment to enjoy my day as well.
I parked at the main entrance on Schaumburg Road, changed into my walking shoes and headed out. I noticed they had trail maps, so I grabbed one and then headed towards the lake. As I was standing on the pier looking for frogs and dragonflies, across the lake I spotted what I thought was a cabin, so I decided to get a closer look.
On my way to the cabin I became side tracked by so many beautiful and diverse trees in the Illinois Heritage Grove. As I was walking around the oval trail I spotted a couple of squirrels again, playing happily. They brought a smile to my face and a feeling of warmth in my heart. It must be nice to be able to be so happy and carefree.
Before I completely went around this trail, there was another side trail to take. This trail began as soft wood chips then changed into a wooden boardwalk. It winded around little streams and trees. As I was turning a corner I heard strange barking and there before me were three raccoons. I must have startled them. So, I simply continued along my way as they hid under the boardwalk. This path eventually lead me to a sign indicating a farm was nearby...so, loving animals as I do, I had to take a look.
When I arrived at the farm, I was delighted by my discoveries for the day...my personal favorites were the cows with their precious little baby faces. Today I even had a special cow kiss. lol After walking around the farm spending time talking (ok, yes, I talk to the animals...just call me Dr. Doolittle.) to all the animals...the cows, the pigs, the horses and sheep, I found myself back on another trail, this one paved. I knew I was heading east as I felt the warm sun of the day now shining on my back. The same sun that only 30 minutes ago was blinding me on my ride home from work and giving me a headache.
I continued along this path for a while until I reached the sign that led me once again to the cabin that I never made it to before. The cabin was closed but still a beautiful sight as it was surrounded by such incredible beauty. The flowers were brilliant and fragarent. The birds were chirping. The squirrels playing happily in the backyard. I relaxed for a bit on a nearby bench and just smiled as I reflected back on my day and my discovery.
On my way back to the paved trail, I stopped to look inside a much smaller version of a cabin. I thought this would be a nice place to warm up in the wintertime for a few minutes. I looked out the small cabin’s west window thinking how wonderful it would be to live in such an incredible place. No wonder the squirrels seem so happy and carefree. If I was a squirrel this would be the spot that I want to be. So, I have added a new squirrel to live by this small cabin. This little squirrel particularly likes living with the western exposure in a little hole under the small cabin.
Have fun! Be careful that no one is watching. The area surrounding the cabin can be very busy on Sundays from 1-4 when they are open to the public for pioneer crafts and cooking.
The Vera Meineke Nature Center is a must see while you are searching for this treasure. The center is nestled partially in the earth itself, and is a passive solar visitor center it includes hands-on exhibits, discovery niches and a natural history library. Kids of all ages love this location.
The Museum and visitor center are open daily 9-5
Hours of operation:
Grounds and trails:
April-October-daily 8-8
November-March-daily 8-5
Box missing as of March 31, 2007
Terrain: pavement, wood chips, board walks, grass
Time: about an hour if you spend time enjoying all that nature has to offer
Distance: about 2 miles
Log book replaced on September 24, 2006.
If I was a squirrel living in Schaumburg I would make my home here at the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary. It is a refuge of 135 acres of fields, forests, marshes and streams. Spring Valley also features over 3 miles of handicapped-accessible hiking trails and a museum with natural history displays and information. What more could a squirrel want?
As I was driving home from work, one beautiful sunny day, I saw a small but talented little squirrel walking the tight rope wire overhead. I watched as he appeared so happy and carefree.
While I was stuck in traffic moving at a turtles pace, I found myself highly interested in watching this little guy enjoy his day. I follwed him into the Spring Valley Nature Center. I could see why he chose this location enjoy his day. I too decided to get out and take a walk. Perhaps I can find a moment to enjoy my day as well.
I parked at the main entrance on Schaumburg Road, changed into my walking shoes and headed out. I noticed they had trail maps, so I grabbed one and then headed towards the lake. As I was standing on the pier looking for frogs and dragonflies, across the lake I spotted what I thought was a cabin, so I decided to get a closer look.
On my way to the cabin I became side tracked by so many beautiful and diverse trees in the Illinois Heritage Grove. As I was walking around the oval trail I spotted a couple of squirrels again, playing happily. They brought a smile to my face and a feeling of warmth in my heart. It must be nice to be able to be so happy and carefree.
Before I completely went around this trail, there was another side trail to take. This trail began as soft wood chips then changed into a wooden boardwalk. It winded around little streams and trees. As I was turning a corner I heard strange barking and there before me were three raccoons. I must have startled them. So, I simply continued along my way as they hid under the boardwalk. This path eventually lead me to a sign indicating a farm was nearby...so, loving animals as I do, I had to take a look.
When I arrived at the farm, I was delighted by my discoveries for the day...my personal favorites were the cows with their precious little baby faces. Today I even had a special cow kiss. lol After walking around the farm spending time talking (ok, yes, I talk to the animals...just call me Dr. Doolittle.) to all the animals...the cows, the pigs, the horses and sheep, I found myself back on another trail, this one paved. I knew I was heading east as I felt the warm sun of the day now shining on my back. The same sun that only 30 minutes ago was blinding me on my ride home from work and giving me a headache.
I continued along this path for a while until I reached the sign that led me once again to the cabin that I never made it to before. The cabin was closed but still a beautiful sight as it was surrounded by such incredible beauty. The flowers were brilliant and fragarent. The birds were chirping. The squirrels playing happily in the backyard. I relaxed for a bit on a nearby bench and just smiled as I reflected back on my day and my discovery.
On my way back to the paved trail, I stopped to look inside a much smaller version of a cabin. I thought this would be a nice place to warm up in the wintertime for a few minutes. I looked out the small cabin’s west window thinking how wonderful it would be to live in such an incredible place. No wonder the squirrels seem so happy and carefree. If I was a squirrel this would be the spot that I want to be. So, I have added a new squirrel to live by this small cabin. This little squirrel particularly likes living with the western exposure in a little hole under the small cabin.
Have fun! Be careful that no one is watching. The area surrounding the cabin can be very busy on Sundays from 1-4 when they are open to the public for pioneer crafts and cooking.
The Vera Meineke Nature Center is a must see while you are searching for this treasure. The center is nestled partially in the earth itself, and is a passive solar visitor center it includes hands-on exhibits, discovery niches and a natural history library. Kids of all ages love this location.
The Museum and visitor center are open daily 9-5
Hours of operation:
Grounds and trails:
April-October-daily 8-8
November-March-daily 8-5