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Gibson Woods Nature Preserve
6201 Parrish Ave., Hammond, Ind.This preserve is home to many rare plants and animals, some listed as endangered. Various nature programs are held throughout the year and interpretive...
Glacial Park Conservation Area
Lost Valley Visitor Center, RingwoodThe Lost Valley Visitor Center hosts a number of environmental education programs, workshops, camps and special events. An exhibit room, drop-in library...
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...
Independence Grove
This 1,100-acre forest preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered on a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a...
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...
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana 49, Chesterton, Ind.Featuring exhibits with hands-on activities and walking trails through dunes, marsh and forests. There is a beach boardwalk making part of the area...
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) James "Pate" Philip State Park
Bartlett Nature Center, BartlettThis nature center's goal is to encourage the preservation of natural areas and animals through awareness, education, conservation and interpretation....
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area
Over 8,000-acre wetland, upland and woodland game habitat. Hunting and fishing available but check website for necessary permits and further information....
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...
