Oakhurst Forest Preserve (Aurora, Illinois)

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A premier example of environmental restoration and a fine natural oasis in an urban setting where a silt-laden canary grass wetland was restored to a high quality marsh. Located on Fifth Avenue, approximately 1/2 mile east of Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora. 393 acres with fishing, boating, several miles of trails for biking and hiking, and picnic areas. A part of the Forest preserve District of Kane County.
www.kaneforest.com/ForestPreserveView.aspx?ID=35
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Coordinates:   41°45'7"N   88°16'17"W
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