Plants/Gardens

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Free program for youth who attend consistently and arrive on time! Begins on July 3 through August 28! The older youth group is for people 13-20 yrs. old. They will help mentor the younger youth on Saturdays from 11-2p.m. The older youth group...
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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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The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized 1,700-acre outdoor museum with collections of 4,117 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. The Arboretum's beautiful natural landscapes, gardens, research and education programs,...
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Peck Farm Park Interpretative Center is a 395 acre natural retreat featuring a visitor's center with hands-on Nature and History Rooms, Meeting Room, Observation Silo, Sensory Garden, Nature Trails, Bike Trails, Picnic Area, Baseball Diamonds, Soccer...
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Get away to Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens! Naturally a great place to explore, learn and discover some of nature’s wonders. Looking for a great way to get some exercise with the family? Need to get away from the strains...
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The Wolfe Wildlife Refuge (109th St. & Laramie Ave.) is a natural wetlands area where several animals and birds—including some endangered and threatened species—call home. While strolling along the paved walking/biking path and watching...
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Llocated in beautiful 108-acre Lords Park, which is located east of Elgin's historic district. Plan on spending time at the Park after your visit to the Museum! Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the shade of towering oak trees. Visit the bison and elk...
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