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Nature Center Open House at Lake View Nature Center

June 28 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Photo credit: Lake View Nature Center

Location

Lake View Nature Center

17W063 Hodges Road

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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Description

Come to Lake View Nature Center's open house every month for fun nature-themed activities. No registration is required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.obtpd.org/nature

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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