Forest Park Nature Center

5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL

Nestled in the beautiful forested bluffs of the Illinois River, visitors to this unique 540-acre Nature Center and Preserve will experience the nat... Read More

Lowell Park

2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL

About Us: Lowell Park is a 200-acre woodland along the Rock River, it has beautiful scenic drives, hiking trails, dedicated natural area, picnic s... Read More

Loveland Community House and Museum

513 West Second Street, Dixon, IL

Old Settlers Log Cabin

115 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL

Built in 1894, the Old Settler’s Log Cabin was built as a lasting tribute to the area's early settlers. 1969, permission was granted to reloc... Read More

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

1872 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL

Franklin Creek State Natural Area is located in Lee County, northwest of the village of Franklin Grove and east of Dixon just north of IL Rt. 38. B... Read More

Nachusa Grasslands

2075 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, IL

Mission: The mission of the Friends of Nachusa Grasslands is to build endowments that will help defray the cost of natural areas management, staff... Read More

Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield, IL

In 1869, Justice of the Peace, L. B. Adams purchased a home and surrounding acreage in Springfield, Illinois, from Rev. Simeon W. Harkey, President... Read More

Bickelhaupt Arboretum

340 South 14th Street, Clinton, IA

Mission Statement: The mission of The Bickelhaupt Arboretum is to serve as a connection between people and plants through a better understanding o... Read More

Soaring Eagle Nature Center

3923 North 3rd Street, Clinton, IA

Our Mission To offer educational, historical, cultural and recreational experiences to the Gateway Area. Read More

Black Hawk State Historic Site

1510 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Singing Bird Nature Center, a smaller lodge building, is used for programs sponsored by the Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation. The si... Read More

Rock Springs Conservation Area And Nature Center

3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

Lincoln Memorial Garden And Nature Center

2301 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Garden represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln would have known growing up and living in the Midwest, containing plants native to the three st... Read More

Laws of Nature Center

110 West Madison Street, Yorkville, IL

Hands on fun awaits at the Laws of Nature Center. Exhibits on prairies, insects, Native Americans and more. Visit with live bees, snakes, salamande... Read More

Lakeview Nature Center

10050 North 1500th Road, Macomb, IL

The mission of Lakeview Nature Area is to promote stewardship and conservation of the environment through experiential education. Adjacent to Sprin... Read More

Severson Dells Nature Center

8786 Montague Road, Rockford, IL

What we are:Severson Dells Nature Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides 17,000 people each year with programs and classes t... Read More

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

25055 West Walnut Lane, Channahon, IL

The Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is a model of green architecture, featuring geothermal heat and air conditioning, recycled building ... Read More

Natural Resources Education Center

11750 State Route 72, Genoa, IL

The Natural Resources Education Center (NREC) located at Russell Preserve provides an environmental education experience for area school children a... Read More

Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center

23202 West Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL

A variety of fun and educational public programs are hosted seasonally at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center, including bird viewing pro... Read More

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