"In the early 1800s, surveyors used “bearing trees,” many of them oaks, as landmarks. How many are still with us, as living witnesses to our history? We want to know: How many of these trees survived? You can help us find out. We're asking Illinois residents to visit the sites of bearing trees on their property or on public property and record information about any remaining bearing trees left and, if not, what is there now." A COMPELLING CALL TO ACTION! Join me to find 5 such trees supposedly near the point/MSI. We'll walk over there and back (option to take the 55 if we're feeling lazy).