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Nature at The Confluence

306 Dickop St., South Beloit, IL 61080

Canoeing & Kayaking

Nature At The Confluence is a community space that celebrates the natural and historical significance of the land where Turtle Creek meets the Rock River.

Stop in for a visit to discover nature just steps from the city. Located on about 80 acres surrounded by the Rock River, Turtle Creek and Kelly Creek, and you’ll find scenic beauty during every season. The campus offers a five-acre prairie restoration, two miles of trails, learning gardens, pollinator gardens, and indoor facilities. Nature-based programs are offered year-round for families, adults, and school groups. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and dog walking.

Nature At The Confluence envisions a community inspired by nature, connected to the land, and united in a shared responsibility to understand, restore, and protect a healthy environment for all.

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