Creekside Environmental Education Center is an innovative 4-acre educational site recognized by the scientific community for its biological diversity and geological and archeological significance.

The Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie is a 32-acre remnant of the tallgrass prairie that once stretched for millions of square miles across much of North America.

Created in 1958, the Lake County Forest Preserves & Discovery Museum offer groups a variety of educational programs that focus on environmental studies and history.

Lincoln Marsh Natural Area is an invaluable resource for the appreciation of and involvement in the natural world. It offers one hundred and fifty acres of prairies, woodlands, and savannas surrounded by open water marsh areas.

The Plum Creek Nature Center offers visitors a place to explore the natural world, with hands-on exhibits and interactive play elements.

Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center is surrounded by 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat – an ideal setting for visitors to learn about the great outdoors through direct interaction with nature.

Have a full day of fun at Sugar Grove Nature Center, where your students can explore hands-on interactive exhibits. Go on a “campout” in a tent while coyotes howl in the background. Let their own puppet shows take center stage in the cabin.

The Nature Institute offers year-round opportunities for youth groups to connect with nature. The facility introduces the habitats, flora and fauna of Illinois.