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Big Run Wolf Ranch
Big Run Wolf Ranch is a non-profit educational facility specializing in North American wildlife. Visit during Family Day/Open Houses or book a presentation,...
Events (1) 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) Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Established 35 years ago, the park has grown into a major collection of 28 works that is set within the wild prairie swales of the Governors State...
Events (1) Forest View Farms
16717 S. Lockwood Ave. , Tinley ParkOffers a variety of horse-related activities including boarding, lessons, summer camp, trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, horse-drawn vehicles and birthday...
Cupola House Tree Farm
4030 N. 3000W Road, BourbonnaisChoose and cut from among 24,000 trees, including Fraser fir, Douglas fir, balsam fir, concolor fir, blue spruce, Norway spruce, Scots pine, and white...
Tammen Treeberry Farm
37131 Essex Road, WilmingtonU-pick blueberries. Season begins on July 9 and lasts approximately 3-4 weeks. There are picnic grounds and restrooms available. Check Web site for...
Williams Tree Farm
4661 Yale Bridge Road, RocktonHop on the horse drawn hayride that takes you to the tree fields where you can cut down your tree. Enjoy the Children's Farm where you can visit with...
Green Garden Christmas Tree Farm
11615 Pauling Road, ManhattanCut down one of their scotch or white pines. Hayrides to the field on weekends. Warming house with coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Shaking and baling...
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