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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 (1) 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 (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) Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91 acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium...
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Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
This is a great place to bike, jog or walk, even with a stroller or a few kids on training wheels in tow. Two miles of landscaped park are studded...
Events (1) John G. Shedd Aquarium
Visitors can discover the dolphins and whales in the Oceanarium and get a view from below after watching the aquatic show. In the Polar Play Zone, kids...
Comments (2) Events (1) Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
This is a lovely way to introduce children to nature. The highlight for most children is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven where butterflies from...
Events (1) ReptileFest
ReptileFest features hundreds of animals for visitors to touch, hold and look at. No animals are for sale. It's a family-oriented event with lots of...
