Community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the Lincoln Prairie Trail and how to support its upkeep.  It’s part of Celebrate Trails Day, an annual initiative by the national organization Rails to Trails Conservancy.  The day of action is set for Saturday, April 25.  Members of the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy will be on hand at the Olde Towne Pub in Owaneco – which is just off the trail – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day.

Diana Vocks is a member of the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy’s board.  She says there will be snacks, safety items for sale, and informational pamphlets. 

In addition to informing visitors about the trail, Vocks says the goal of that day is to encourage people to take advantage of the trail and other nature spots in the area.

Steve Dennis, chair of the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy’s board, says the group’s mission is to repair, maintain, enhance, and promote the Lincoln Prairie Trail.  He adds that they are working on a project just off the trail at the Taylorville Lake entrance to restore some trees. 

The Conservancy is also working on new educational materials regarding the trees and other plants along the trail.  Visitors will be able to access this information digitally while on the trail.

These developments come a year after a project to replace the bridge over the South Fork Sangamon River.  Dennis says the work has paid off in attracting people to make use of the trail.

More information on the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy is available at www.lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com and on their Facebook page.

Steve Dennis and Diana Vocks appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.