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Oak Park Conservatory
Birds, fish and turtles are a highlight at this conservatory. Visit the fern room, tropical room and desert room. The community room is available...
Events (4) Morton Arboretum
Explore 1,700 acres of plants and trees. Walk, run or bike 9 miles of paved roads or hike 16 miles of trails with birds, frogs and other wildlife,...
Comments (1) Events (30) Lake View Nature Center
17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook TerraceHike around the perimeter on the stroller-friendly trail. Inside the nature center, kids can play with the animals, touch table and geology exhibit....
Events (3) Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave., River ForestTrailside Museum is a small nature center with an educational focus on teaching about local wildlife and wildlife habitat. Visitors can enjoy natural...
Events (2) Brookfield Zoo
This 216-acre zoo has more than 2,000 animals. Find wolves in their natural habitat, learn about recycling, meet penguins and visit a swamp. If that's...
Events (2) Enjoy Pioneer Farm
17N400 Big Timber Road, HampshireThroughout the month of March, we will open our farm on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to hold the newborn baby lambs, baby chicks and see...
Events (1) Garfield Farm Museum
This museum offers a variety of educational, family, and entertainment events focusing on 1840s farm and inn history.
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) "The Barn" at Arabian Knights Farms
6526 Clarendon Hills Road, WillowbrookTraining and educational facility offers professional horse training, riding lessons and boarding. Offers pony parties and concerts. Visit website...
Danada Equestrian Center
Danada's equestrian programs give a holistic approach to horses and the daily care and teach basic riding skills to participants 12 and older. Programs...
