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Morton Arboretum
Explore 1,700 acres of plants and trees. Walk, run or bike 9 miles of paved roads or hike 16 miles of trails with birds, frogs and other wildlife,...
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Events (30) Lake View Nature Center
17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook TerraceHike around the perimeter on the stroller-friendly trail. Inside the nature center, kids can play with the animals, touch table and geology exhibit....
Events (3) Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave., River ForestTrailside Museum is a small nature center with an educational focus on teaching about local wildlife and wildlife habitat. Visitors can enjoy natural...
Events (2) Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
Harrison and Pierce avenues, WheatonThe natural area provides visitors with many outdoor activities including hiking among the two miles of trails, bird-watching, picnics, environmental...
Events (1) Blackwell Forest Preserve
Over seven miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Amenities include group picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, a youth-group...
Eldridge Park
363 Commonwealth Lane, ElmhurstStart in a huge park with lots of playground equipment, a picnic area, tennis courts and soccer fields. From the northwest corner of the park, hop...
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Hike and bike the trails in this 220-acre forest. Discovery packs with binoculars, bug boxes and plants are available for hikes. At the nature center,...
Comments (1) Lake County Forest Preserves
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...
Red Oak Nature Center
2343 S. River St., BataviaLearn about native plants and animals in the Fox River Valley. Educational exhibits and interpretive center encourage hands-on participation. Riverside...
Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve & Nature Center
35W076 Villa Marie Road, St. CharlesStop by the nature center to see interpretive displays and exhibits including an underwater diorama of the Fox River. Enjoy nature books and the discovery...
