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...
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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...
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Mission Statement:
The mission of The Bickelhaupt Arboretum is to serve as a connection between people and plants through a better understanding o...
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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...
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Mission:
The mission of the Friends of Nachusa Grasslands is to build endowments that will help defray the cost of natural areas management, staff...
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Singing Bird Nature Center, a smaller lodge building, is used for programs sponsored by the Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation.
The si...
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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...
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South Bluff Nature Center The South Bluff Nature Center in the Nelson Unit contains a variety of interesting displays on the plants, animals and ge...
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Nestled in the beautiful forested bluffs of the Illinois River, visitors to this unique 540-acre Nature Center and Preserve will experience the nat...
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The Hurstville Interpretive Center and surrounding complex is open to the public and there is no admission fee! It is a wonderful place to sp...
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The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located along the Wapsipinicon River and consists of 225 acres of upland and bottomland forests, ...
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The Welty Environmental Center offers year-round programs for all ages. Notices of activities are published here on our website, our Facebook page ...
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From the earliest blooming hepatica to the brilliant fall colors and snow-covered trails, Eden Valley Refuge offers a refreshing and natural experi...
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The Natural Resources Education Center (NREC) located at Russell Preserve provides an environmental education experience for area school children a...
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The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center serves as a visitor information center and park office. Displays and exhibits provide information about the hist...
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Swiss Valley Nature PreserveLocated Southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in...
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This 10,500 sq. foot facility located in Discovery Park in Muscatine houses the Muscatine County Conservation Board offices, natural history exhibi...
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Hands on fun awaits at the Laws of Nature Center. Exhibits on prairies, insects, Native Americans and more. Visit with live bees, snakes, salamande...
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