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Friends of the Fen

The Fen in Trout Valley is common land that is approximately 8 acres in size and is located either side of Trout Valley Road.  There is a main entrance to the Fen on Trout Valley Road by the bridge.

Over the years the fen had become overgrown with invasive species including significant accumulations of buckthorn, burning bush, honeysuckle and garlic mustard that threatened the native plants including one of the finest stands of skunk cabbage in Northeast Illinois.  A number of Trout Valley residents have been working since 2015 to remove these invasive shrubs.  This effort has resulted in several benefits including increased densities of understory native plants and shrubs, reduced sheet erosion, increased ground water infiltration and increased native species diversity. The volunteers, commonly known as the Fensters, have created walking trails throughout the fen with a combined length of nearly ¾ of a mile.
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Meet Ups:
The Fensters typically meet on Thursday mornings at 9 am and work for one to two hours on a variety of tasks. Alternative times can be arranged for residents to help work in the Fen and Trout Valley would like the Fenster community of volunteers to grow.
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Trout Valley is located in Northeastern Illinois. This picturesque community brings a small town feel right to the middle of Chicagoland. With a rich history, Trout Valley offers its residents a beautiful neighborhood with classic amenities.
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  • ADMINISTRATION
    • FOIA
    • ASSOCIATION >
      • DOCUMENTS >
        • BY-LAWS
        • DEED RESTRICTIONS
        • TVA Board Documents
      • HOA Sale & Refinance Documentation
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      • MEET THE BOARD
    • VILLAGE >
      • Governmental Information >
        • VILLAGE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
        • Resolutions and IGA
        • ORDINANCES
      • Meeting Information
      • MEET THE TRUSTEES
      • Election Information
      • FORESTRY BOARD
      • NATURE CONSERVANCY
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    • ABOUT
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    • CALENDAR
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    • Historical Archive
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    • PET DIRECTORY
    • SERVICES
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
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  • Register
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    • GENERAL RULES
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