Carroll County: Lundquist Tree Farm Tour

The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association is hosting a tour at the John Lundquist farm on Saturday, July 3, at 1:00 PM.  During the 1 1/2 hour tour, participants will see Mr. Lundquist shear, prune, and train conifers into Christmas trees.  He will demonstrate the process by using a shearing knife and a gas powered trimmer.  During the tour, Mr. Lundquist will also discuss controls of pests such as weeds, insects, and animals.

The tour site is 6 miles northwest of Mt. Carroll.  To get there travel north of Mt. Carroll on Rt 78 to the Elizabeth blacktop.  Then turn west and travel 2.8 miles to West Point Road.  Turn left and travel 1.8 miles to the lane on the left.  The address is 12306 West Point Road.

The tour is free and open to the public.