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Heller Nature Center
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 (10) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1100 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter, Ind.Part of the National Park system, the national lakeshore's focus is on preserving American heritage and natural history. It encompasses 15,000 acres...
Events (1) 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) 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) Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91 acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium...
Events (1) 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...
Events (1) Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This 155-acre outdoor living museum has many specialty gardens and unique tree collections. 1.8 miles of accessible paved trails with a children's...
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...
Cave of the Mounds-National Natural Landmark
2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, Wis.Open year-round and for all ages, this natural limestone cave offers guided tours daily on paved and lighted walkways. Tours pass colorful crystal...
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