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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...
Events (2) Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow SpringsVisit the nature center and the 19th-century one-room schoolhouse which features historical and interactive displays. There are...
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....
Events (1) Hidden Oaks Nature Center
419 Trout Farm Road, BolingbrookFind bluebirds, a raccoon, snakes and other animals while exploring the nature center. Search the exhibits and interpretive signs along the trails...
Irons Oaks
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...
Comments (1) Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
Columbia Street, off Scott Street and east of Ruby Street bridge, JolietThis location contains the foundation ruins of the 19th-century iron- and steel-making factory. The preserve is open for self-guided tours with...
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
Bird viewing programs, led by Will County Audubon members, provide information on the history of the rookery, natural history on the birds that nest...
Monee Reservoir
Shoreline fishing on a 47-acre lake. Boat and picnic pavilion rentals and concessions available. Features 2.5-mile hiking trail that loops through...
Plum Creek Nature Center
Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve, BeecherThere are hands-on exhibits at the center and other activities. A large window provides an observation area for the bird feeding station. Most children's...
