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The 7 Most-Popular Stories at Nature in Chicagoland in January 2020

by anders458, posted in @FPDCC, botanical gardens and arboretums, camping, canoeing, Chicago, Chicago Parks, Forest Preserve of Cook County, hiking, Illinois, Illinois Nature preserves, kayaking, kids activities, Lake County Illinois attractions, MCHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, museums, National Park Service, Native American History, nature centers, presidents, snowshoeing, Uncategorized, winter activities

40-foot limestone cliffs, a stream, beautiful waterfalls, and a fishing pond–all in a Chicago neighborhood  12 tips for a great winter hike 20+ museums, nature centers, and other destinations to visit in Chicagoland on a winter day 14 beautiful National Park destinations–start your spring and summer trip planning Great hiking and biking and remnants of … Continue reading The 7 Most-Popular Stories at Nature in Chicagoland in January 2020

11 Things to Do at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens

by anders458, posted in birdwatching, botanical gardens and arboretums, Forest Preserve of Cook County, hiking, Illinois, kids activities, nature centers, Uncategorized

Where: 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, 60463, 708/361-1873, Facebook, Map Open: Nature Center: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.  Quick Review: A beautiful nature area with easy trails, a nature center with live animals and a play … Continue reading 11 Things to Do at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens