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Bird Haven Greenhouse
A Joliet Park District facility located in Pilcher Park. It consists of four greenhouses that are open to the public with outdoor gardens. There are...
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos HeightsThis nature center and botanic garden offers many opportunities to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Lake Katherine provides a nesting area...
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Established 35 years ago, the park has grown into a major collection of 28 works that is set within the wild prairie swales of the Governors State...
