ILLINOIS NATURE LOCATIONS

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Brookfield Zoo - 1st Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield 60513

Chicago Botanic Garden - The Chicago Botanic Garden has 23 spectacular gardens on 385 acres,. The Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. The Garden is honored for educational excellence.

Chicago Park District - Chicago Park District's has more than 7300 acres of parkland, thousands of special events, and programs.

City of Chicago Department of Environment - A Bird's Eye View highlights bird migration in general, the birds of Chicago, including an interactive bird gallery and map of Chicago birding sites, bird protection, the Lights Out Chicago program, and educational and other resources, including links to lesson plans, publications, links, and bird hotlines.

Cook County Forest Preserve District -  The Forest Preserve District of Cook County operates 6 nature centers highlighting the natural diversity of the Chicago region. Each offers interpretation of natural experiences unique to its site.

DuPage County Forest Preserve - Today, the Forest Preserve District owns and manages more than 24,000 acres and has an annual budget of more than $175 million. Each year, more than 3.1 million people visit the Forest Preserve District's 600+ acres of shimmering lakes, 60 miles of river and streams, and over 100 miles of trails that offer scenic views and many fun ways to enjoy your leisure time.

IL Department of Natural Resources -  "Wild about Birds"  - a guide to Illinois Birding.

Lake County, IL, Forest Preserve District - To preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative education, recreation and cultural opportunities of regional value, while exercising environmental and fiscal responsibility.

Lincoln Park Zoo -  Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year. The zoo is FREE every day.

McHenry County Conservation District - The McHenry County Conservation District owns or manages over 18,000 acres of beautiful open land with young and old trees, prairies, wetlands, ponds, creeks, and rivers. Our 19 open conservation areas include trails, picnic facilities, shelters, camp sites, fishing sites, rare plant and animal examples, educational facilities w/educators, and more.

Morton Arboretum - The Morton Arboretum was formally established on December 14, 1922 by Mr. Joy Morton (1855-1934), owner of the Morton Salt Company. Its mission is to collect and study trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment. Our goal is to encourage the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. The Morton Arboretum offers a Certification program for Ornithology with classes held quarterly.