Seasonal & Holidays
Illinois Forest Preserves, Nature Centers Summer Program Roundup
As summer nears and school lets out, kids and adults alike are looking to get outside. This is Patch's list of where to go and what to do.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — As summer nears and school lets out, parents and children alike are looking to get outside. Here is Patch's roundup of the best forest preserves and nature centers throughout the state that offer programs all summer long.
Cook County
- Forest Preserves of Cook County
- River Trail Nature Center
- Sand Ridge Nature Center
- Little Red School House Nature Center
- Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
- Emily Oaks Nature Center
- Busse Woods
Will County
- Forest Preserves of Will County
- Pilcher Park Nature Center
- Sugar Creek Nature Preserve
- Plum Creek Nature Center
Lake County
- Heller Nature Center
- Lake County Forest Preserve District
- Old School Nature Center
- Wildlife Discovery Center
McHenry County
- Glacial Park Conservation Center
- Prairieview Education Center
- McHenry County Conservation District
- Sterne's Woods and Fen
Kendall County
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