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Crabtree Nature Center
There are live animals in the center, nature displays and a children's area. Outside three trails wind through 1,000 acres of ponds, forest and...
Events (2) 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...
Events (2) Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Road, Highland ParkThis 97-acre preserve features oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna, natural wetlands, native plants and animals. Check out the log...
Events (10) Susanna Farms
Children of all ages are invited to hone their orienteering skills at the farm's five acre, ten-foot tall corn maze or children's mini-maze, take...
Events (1) Gengel Tree Farm
38614 N. Fairfield Road, Lake VillaEmployees can help cut down the tree or secure it to your car. Wreaths, greens, pre-cut balsam firs and restrooms available. Cookies available for...
Oney's Tree Farm & Nursery
16608 Route 14, WoodstockThere's plenty to do after cutting your tree. On weekends, Mrs. Claus visits in her North Pole House (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), and horse-drawn wagon...
Valley View Tree Farm
6440 Belvidere Road, RoscoeCut down your own tree at this 100-year-old farm, which used to be a dairy farm. Then sift through the wreaths, roping and greens and visit the gift...
Didier Farms
Greenhouse is open mid-April to August 1 with homegrown annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs. Farmstand opens July 12 with homegrown vegetables...
Goebberts Farm and Garden Center
40 W. Higgins Rd., South BarringtonFeaturing an animal farm, giraffe barn, pony rides, camel rides, wagon rides, haunted house, corn stalk maze, straw town maze, pumpkin eating dinosaur,...
