FRANKLIN CREEK CONSERVATION 1893 TWIST ROAD, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 815-456-2878
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  • Home
  • About
    • What's Happening at Franklin Creek
    • About FCCA
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Mission & Goals
    • Franklin Creek History
    • Publications/Archive
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Directions
    • Franklin Creek State Natural Area >
      • What's in our State Natural Area
      • Trails >
        • Trails at FCSNA
        • Headwaters
        • Husar Trail
        • Seasons of Change
      • What's in Bloom?
      • Invasive Species
      • Great Rocks
      • Birds on the Wing
      • Critters in Sight
    • Grist Mill >
      • Grist Mill Activities & Tours
      • Grist Mill Rental
      • Corn Grinding
      • Recipes at the Mill
    • Chautauqua
    • Nearby
  • Programs & Events
    • Guided Hikes
    • Evenings at the Mill
    • Movies in the Park
    • K-12 Education >
      • Field Trips
      • Junior Naturalist
      • Scout and Home School Programs
    • Outreach >
      • In the Classroom
      • Presentations
    • BioBlitz
  • Volunteer
    • Join FCCA
    • Land Stewardship >
      • Stewardship Workdays
      • Stewardship Activities
    • 1480 Old Mill Road >
      • Workdays
      • Progress
    • Education Committee
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1480 Old Mill Rd., Franklin Grove


In December of 2017, FCCA purchased 1480 Old Mill Road with the goal of restoring the conservation land and renovating the house which is full of potential. It has an open first floor that we hope to use as a Youth Center and add in a commercial kitchen. The second floor has bedrooms and bathrooms that will eventually be used as staff housing and offices. There is an open loft as well. The dilapidated house has a unique look to it with its square shape and pyramidal roof. The house was originally built in 1973 by Dugan Heckman.

If you'd like to see the progress that we have made on 1480, click here.

If you are interested in volunteering in the renovation of 1480, please call the mill or email us. No previous experience is necessary. 

Workdays are Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to Noon
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Franklin Creek Conservation Association

1893 Twist Road
Franklin Grove, IL 61031

815.456.2718
engage@franklincreekconservation.org

Grist Mill Hours | APRIL 1ST – OCTOBER 31ST

Friday: Noon–4 pm | JUNE 1ST – AUGUST 31ST
Saturday: Noon–4 pm
Sunday: Noon–4 pm

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