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Trailside Museum of Natural History
Trailside Museum is a small nature center with an educational focus on teaching about local wildlife and wildlife habitat. Visitors can view a live...
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Events (6) The Grove
Peek into a tank full of turtles, touch a fossil, learn about pioneer and Native American life. The 123-acre grounds have wetland, woodland and prairie...
Events (5) Lake View Nature Center
Hike around the perimeter on the stroller-friendly trail. Inside the nature center, kids can play with the animals, touch table and geology exhibit....
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2821 Ridge Road, Highland ParkThis 97-acre preserve features oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna, natural wetlands, native plants and animals. Check out the log...
Events (22) Morton Arboretum
Explore 1,700 acres of plants and trees. Walk, run or bike nine miles of paved roads or hike 16 miles of trails. There is a Children's Garden and Maze...
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28478 W. Brandenburg Road, InglesideYou might feel the ground shake as you walk the half-mile boardwalk over Volo Bog, the only "quaking" bog in Illinois with an open water center. Tamarack...
Events (2) Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
This is a lovely way to introduce children to nature. The highlight for most children is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven where butterflies from...
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20000 S. Western Ave., Olympia FieldsThis 38-acre nature preserve is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitat types. See beautiful woods, flora and fauna on the trails along both sides...
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2000 N. Milwaukee Ave., LibertyvilleParty with nature at one of our 5 fun-filled sites! Make your child's birthday a journey of discovery. Choose from a wide variety of age appropriate...
Events (1) Pilcher Park Nature Center
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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