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Prairieview Education Center
2112 Behan Road, Crystal LakeA variety of programs and changing exhibits geared toward nature enthusiasts are on display. Visitors can drop in the exploration station, check out...
River Trail Nature Center
The visitor center houses live native animals, interactive exhibits depicting native flora and fauna, bird-watching area, active beehive and "Nature...
Ryerson Woods
Ryerson Woods is a 552-acre Lake County Forest Preserve along the Des Plaines River in Deerfield. Ryerson Woods supports threatened and endangered...
Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
Chicago outpost of Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Group outings available.
Chicago River Canoe & Kayak-Winnetka
Tower Road Lagoons, WinnetkaNorth suburban location of Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Group and special trips available.
Busse Woods Trail
East of Interstate 290 between Golf and Biesterfield Roads, Grove #24, SchaumburgPedal across meadows, through elk-inhabited forests and around Busse Lake on this winding 11.2-mile trail through the Ned Brown Forest Preserve.
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Crabtree Nature Center, BarringtonThe Crabtree Preserve Bike Path trail starts across from Crabtree Nature Center and winds through woods dotted with ponds. It then joins...
North Branch Trail
Cook County Forest Preserve District,This 17-mile paved trail follows the North Branch of the Chicago River with a four-mile loop around the Skokie Lagoons. If you enter the Botanic Gardens...
Evanston Parks Free Access to Fishing Program
Lovelace Park, EvanstonKids 5-15 can get an introduction to the "catch and release" process on Saturday mornings from May-September. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise...
