View from tree
This section sits slightly back from the river on an elevated slope connecting the riverside to the deeper forest. Through the trees you can see filtered water views.
You’ll also spot abundant wildlife year round, like wild turkeys, deer, and other small woodland animals.
Oak and hackberry trees make up the majority of trees in this section. In winter, mockingbirds and robins feed on the hackberries, and in summer many butterfly species flutter through the air.
An easy five minute walk from the Welcome House, Riverside Rise is the most conveniently located section of the forest.
Trees here are separated by a small ravine that runs through the southern portion of the section.
You and your loved ones can visit your tree and the entire forest during the spring, summer, and fall. The Rock River forest is open for regular visiting hours from May–October, Thursday–Monday. Just contact our team to make an appointment in advance. We’ll share travel recommendations to make the experience special.
Visits to the Rock River forest can be accommodated over the winter, weather permitting. If you would like to visit the forest from November–April, contact us at (773) 867-5784 (call or text) or by emailing rock.river@betterplaceforests.com.
7% of your purchase is set aside in a stewardship trust for ongoing forest care.
The cycle of life and death are interconnected. If your tree dies before any ashes have been spread, we’ll help transfer you to another tree free of charge. If your tree dies after ashes have been spread, your memorial marker(s) will remain, marking your special place in the forest ecosystem. We look at each tree on a case by case basis, and we seek to be minimally invasive while prioritizing forest health.
You have perpetual access to your tree. Every customer is granted an irrevocable license to access their memorial tree and the forest. These are recorded with local governments to ensure you and your loved ones can enjoy the forest. To spread ashes at your tree (people or pet), your tree needs to be paid in full.
We want you to have peace of mind with your purchase. Within 120 days of your purchase, we offer one free tree transfer and refunds. After 120 days, you can transfer to a tree of the same value for a fee. If your tree dies unexpectedly before ashes have been spread, we’ll help you choose a new tree at no cost.
As part of your purchase, we’ll place 7% of your tree purchase in a trust for the perpetual stewardship of the forest. This trust enables us to fund maintenance of the land for future generations, keeping the forest healthy and accessible for you and your loved ones.
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