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of 14Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th St. , LemontSagawau is an environmental learning center established for nature study. The canyon is a unique area with unusual plants and rock formations. A new...
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Six thousand years ago, what is today Sand Ridge Nature Center was part of Lake Chicago's beach edge of that time. Now you can visit prairies, hike...
Thorn Creek Nature Center
Thorn Creek offers over 3 miles of wooded trails where visitors can see birds, deer and squirrels. There are educational displays, including a kid's...
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path
109th and Laramie Avenue, Oak LawnThis natural wetlands area is home to several animals and birds, including some endangered and threatened species. Stroll along the paved walking/biking...
