River Trail Nature Center
For 10,000 years, since the last glaciers melted away, the Des Plaines River Valley has been home and highway for plants, animals and people. Only a few hundred years ago American Indians paddled their canoes along the ri... famplosion.com
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Botanic Garden?with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School, and plant conservation efforts?is one of the country?s most visited public gardens and a preeminent cen... famplosion.com
The Grove
The Grove is 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie grove land preserved and maintained by the Glenview Park District. The Grove was the home of visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott who brought his ... famplosion.com
Heller Nature Center
Welcome to Heller Nature Center, where oak-hickory forests, tall-grass prairie, oak savanna and natural wetlands are an oasis for native plants and animals. Heller Nature Center, a 97-acre preserve of the Park District of... famplosion.com
Tyner Center At Air Station Prairie
Step Back... ?hundreds of years into the past to experience northern Illinois in pre-settlement times at the Glenview Park District?s Air Station Prairie and Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center. Air Station Prairie is ... famplosion.com
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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary - Chicago, Il
Continued from the City of Chicago Things to See and Do website at (visit link) "East of the bathhouse is “The Magic Hedge”, a 150 yard stretch of shrubs and several trees, so-called because it attracts a cu... waymarking.com
Mather Park
Mather Park shares 13.75 acres with Mather High School where many of the Chicago Park District programs are held. Mather High School features a natatorium, two gymnasia and other rooms for indoor patron use. Outdoors, Mat... famplosion.com
Ladd Aboretum And Evanston Ecology Center
The Edward R. Ladd Arboretum The Ladd Arboretum is a living memorial to Evanston's past and present leaders. It is also a perpetual tribute to the individual initiative, community concern, civic cooperation and even world... famplosion.com
Kilbourn Park And Organic Greenhouse
Discover the wonderful world of nature! Spark your curiosity and explore the fun and educational offerings at the Chicago Park District?s only park with a teaching organic greenhouse. Kids can get their hands dirty while ... famplosion.com
Lake County Discovery Museum
The Lake County Discovery Museum provides a fun, well-rounded museum experience close to home. Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The museum also displays the... famplosion.com
Emily Oaks Nature Center
Nature is truly appreciated at our thirteen-acre savanna and center. People of all ages will enjoy this natural oasis full of native wildflowers, grasses, oak trees, a three-acre pond and trails. Some of the plants and an... famplosion.com
Wildwood Nature Center
During your visit you?ll find an animal exhibit room with a turtle pond, snapping turtle, Northern Bobwhite Quail, snakes, prairie dogs, and much more. You can also visit our new Nature Nook, an interactive educational ar... famplosion.com
Greenbelt Cultural Center
Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Cultural Center's location offers panoramic views and convenient access from Green Bay Road. The 7,000-square-fo... famplosion.com
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Celebrating more than 150 years of science exploration and education, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the public face of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, founded in 1857 as Chicago"s first museum dedicated to edu... explorechicago.org
Gethsemane Garden Center
Welcome to Gethsemane Garden Center, a family-owned and operated business, located in the heart of Chicago?s Andersonville/Edgewater neighborhood at 5739 North Clark Street. At Gethsemane, our goal is to provide our custo... famplosion.com
Spring Brook Nature Center
Since opening its doors in 1980, The Nature Center has been a vibrant natural resource for education and conservation in suburban Chicago. Nestled in the heart of the Village of Itasca, Illinois, and located just minutes ... famplosion.com
Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area
This forest preserve is located on the north side of West Foster Avenue at Kilbourn Avenue, just east of Cicero Avenue (and east of the railroad tracks. THis is a nice, open picnic area and is great for wading into the No... famplosion.com