Download our FREE, Nature Treasure Hunts with cool, fun, outdoor activities to do with your children. Each hunt contains 10 age-appropriate activities, such as “build a tiny home with things from nature,” allowing children to really use their imaginations...
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Taltree Arboretum & Gardens is an oasis in the midst of development. Made up of prairie, woodland, wetland and formal gardens, the nearly 400-acre reserve is in Valparaiso, Indiana—15 miles south of Lake Michigan and about 50 miles east of Chicago....
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One of the most popular features of the Community Center is the Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, a state of the art exercise facility. Completely renovated in the fall of 2006, the Fitness Center features a wide variety of Cybex strength training equipment,...
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On the shores of Lake Opeka, this beautiful 60 acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for all age groups. It's a magnificent neighborhood park, and a popular destination for area residents from miles around. * 18-Hole,...
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Our Mission is to create a positive relationship between people and nature through collaborations, education, research and collections, exhibits and public forums that fosters urban connections to our region’s nature and science.
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Children love the Oak Park Conservatory! It's a great place to discover, explore and learn with 3 display houses including a fern room, rain forest and desert house. The best part of a child's visit is enjoying the fish, turtles and numerous birds that...
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