Focus On: Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon

Near the towns of Lewiston and Havana, IL, about 45 miles northwest from Springfield on the Illinois River.

Pelicans at Emiquon

Land that was under cultivation for most of the 20th century is now being returned to its original state as a floodplain on the Illinois River. Spring rains filled in the ancient Thompson Lake, which is now home to a large variety of wildlife. This photo of the Thompson Lake pelican colony was taken on May 29 from a (rocking!) canoe by Deborah Berman. The late afternoon sun shows off these handsome fellows terrifically.

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Explore the science of the floodplain at the Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon and become part of the history of this area. The field station significantly impacts on-site research about this vital ecosystem, providing “hands-on” learning for teachers and students of many ages.

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Contacts

  • Michael Lemke
    Director, Emiquon Field Station
    Associate Professor, Biology, Health and Science
    mlemk1@uis.edu
  • Keith Miller
    Associate Director, Emiquon Field Station
    kmill2@uis.edu