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The nature center features small animals like reptiles along with kids' activities. There are hiking and bike trails, playground areas and picnic grounds....
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Over 7 miles of trails offer fun for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Amenities include group picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, a youth-group...
Independence Grove
This 1,100-acre forest preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered on a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a...
Comments (2) James "Pate" Philip State Park
Bartlett Nature Center, BartlettThis nature center's goal is to encourage the preservation of natural areas and animals through awareness, education, conservation and interpretation....
Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee River State Park offers activities for anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and outdoor enthusiasts. See website for updates...
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Thousands of great egrets, great blue herons, double-breasted cormorants and black-crowned night herons nest on two islands in the middle of Lake Renwick....
North Park Village Nature Center
Hiking trails over wetlands, prairie, savannah and woodlands. Visit the kids' educational facility at the nature center.
Prairieview Education Center
2112 Behan Road, Crystal LakeA variety of programs and changing exhibits geared toward nature enthusiasts are on display. Visitors can drop in the exploration station, check out...
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking and bird-watching at this popular location with several habitats. There are over 10 miles of 8-foot-wide crushed-limestone...
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path
109th and Laramie Avenue, Oak LawnThis natural wetlands area is home to several animals and birds, including some endangered and threatened species. Stroll along the paved walking/biking...
