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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 (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...
Comments (1) Coral Woods Conservation Area
7400 Somerset Drive, MarengoCoral Woods is home to a sugar maple forest and oak canopied woodland. Featuring over 3 miles of looped interpretive trails, picnic shelter, fireplace...
Eden Place Nature Center
43rd Pl. and Shields, ChicagoA community-based nature sanctuary and urban oasis in the Fuller Park neighborhood. The 3.5 acre site is host to a native prairie preserve,...
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...
