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Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee River State Park offers activities for anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and outdoor enthusiasts. See website for updates...
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Bird viewing programs, led by Will County Audubon members, provide information on the history of the rookery, natural history on the birds that nest...
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow SpringsVisit the nature center and the 19th-century one-room schoolhouse which features historical and interactive displays. There are...
Monee Reservoir
Shoreline fishing on a 47-acre lake. Boat and picnic pavilion rentals and concessions available. Features 2.5-mile hiking trail that loops through...
Plum Creek Nature Center
Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve, BeecherThere are hands-on exhibits at the center and other activities. A large window provides an observation area for the bird feeding station. Most children's...
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th St. , LemontSagawau is an environmental learning center established for nature study. The canyon is a unique area with unusual plants and rock formations. A new...
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Six thousand years ago, what is today Sand Ridge Nature Center was part of Lake Chicago's beach edge of that time. Now you can visit prairies, hike...
Thorn Creek Nature Center
Thorn Creek offers over 3 miles of wooded trails where visitors can see birds, deer and squirrels. There are educational displays, including a kid's...
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path
109th and Laramie Avenue, Oak LawnThis natural wetlands area is home to several animals and birds, including some endangered and threatened species. Stroll along the paved walking/biking...
Reed’s Canoe Trips
907 N. Indiana Ave., KankakeeCanoe and kayak rentals for paddling down the Kankakee River. The three trips offered range from two to six hours and are suitable for new or experienced...
