Arboreta and botanical gardens
Spears Woods
Spears Woods, located in Willow Springs, IL, is a 470-acre natural oasis that has been the focus of major ecological restoration efforts in the late 2010s. This diverse preserve features oak woodland and savanna, prairie, sedge meadow, freshwater marsh, and stream habitats, making it a beautiful year-round destination for nature enthusiasts. The mosaic of quality habitats at Spears Woods supports a variety of wildlife, including red-headed woodpeckers, scarlet tanagers, American woodcocks, muskrats, and western chorus frogs. Visitors can enjoy hiking, walking, biking, and cross-country skiing on the extensive Palos Trail System that winds through rolling hills and deep ravines, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.Generated from the website