Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary hosting two upcoming events

Bundle up for the return of the exciting family friendly winter activity at the H and B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary in Hillsboro. We’ve hidden 12 painted snowflakes with an accompanying Bremer fun fact sign throughout the sanctuary.

In random order, all snowflakes and facts are located along the five miles of trails for hikers to find. A few things to remember before visiting; No snowflakes are located on the fire breaks, only established trails on the map. Property will be closed during prescribed burns and heavy rain will cause muddly conditions and may make the Cress Creek bridge impassable for a few days. Trail maps are located in the rural mailbox in front of the barn or you can scan a QR code located there as well.

Submit your entry via our Facebook page, website “contact us” link or by paper entry form located inside our Little Free Library in front of the Bremer barn. Your entry should include: The number of the fun fact signs; title on the signs; the background color of each snowflake disc; and ones contact information. The last day to submit your entry is Feb. 1.

Two winners will be drawn amongst all the complete and correct entries to win a “Fun Evening at Bremer” which includes a trail hike, wagon ride and s’more roasting for you and 15 friends or family members.

Bremer Sanctuary, an Illinois Adubon Society property, is located one-half mile north of the Montgomery County courthouse, 194 Bremer Lane, Hillsboro, Ill.

Follow the signs to the parking area at the barn. Bremer’s chapter, Hickory Hills, is an all-volunteer organization maintained by a small group of dedicated stewards. The grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk for non-vehicular traffic on the marked trails.

On Jan. 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. H and B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary will be hosting Nathan Grider, Wildlife Programs Section Manager with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and native of the Hillsboro area, for "Illinois Coyotes and Bobcats". Grider will dive into the biology, ecology, and population trends of these species in the state at 194 Bremer Lane, Hillsboro, 62049.

Like us on Facebook: Bremer Sanctuary, Hickory Hills Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society or check out our webpage at http://www.bremersanctuary.com