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has spectacular scenery with cypress trees growing throughout the lake 
area. It is winter quarters for Illinois’ huge goose flock and is closed for 
camping from Nov. 15 to March 15. There are camping areas, fishing waters, 
boat space and picnic areas. 
® Woodford County Conservation Area has camping, picnicking, fishing, 
and boating areas. It is north of Peoria along the Illinois River. 
®Douglas County Conservation Area does not have camping facilities, 
but does have picnic, fishing, boating and hiking areas. It is accessible from 
Routes 36 and 133 near Oakland. 
eKankakee River and Chain O’Lakes State Parks have conservation 
areas listed in addition to their state park areas. Carlyle Lake, Lake 
Shelbyville, and Rend Lake have large game management areas in addition 
to their state park areas. Special advantages of these areas during the 
hunting and fishing season are obvious to those who prefer to stay close to 
the action. They are also appreciated by the camper who prefers a quieter 
area for camping trips. (Additional information about camping and hunting 
areas is available from the Division of Parks and Memorials, Department of 
Conservation, State Office Building, Springfield 62706). 
Add to the above: 8,000 new acres 
An 8,000-acre natural area in Randolph and St. Claire Counties, with an 
abundance of wildlife habitat and prime fishing waters, will soon be open 
for public use through co-operative efforts of two state agencies and a 
utility company. 
The area, which includes the 4,000-acre Baldwin Lake property of Illi- 
nois Power Co., has been hailed by Henry N. Barkhausen as “one of the best 
semi-wild sites in Illinois for development in multi-use recreation.” W. J. 
Kelley, president of Illinois Power Co., with main offices in Decatur, turned 
over its lake and wildlife properties to the Department of Conservation 
for fishing, boating and day-use recreational mangement early in July under 
A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL... 
to the Illinois Audubon Society helps insure the continuance 
of the Society’s programs which you now support through your 
membership. 
A SUGGESTED BEQUEST FORM: 
“| hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Illinois Audubon 
Society, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, III. 60605, 
and/or 1017 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, Ill. 60515, 
the sum of (dollars) (other gift as described here) to be used 
for the general purposes of said Society.” 
