Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook)
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Bolingbrook is a wonderful (and free) way to explore and learn in a kid-friendly environment. Inside this award-winning building are interactive nature displays and animals to observe. You will also want to check out the outdoor area with trails where you can see flowers, wildlife, and sculptures, a trout pond and metal sculptures. Don’t miss the rooftop picnic area with a great new of the entire grounds!
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Features
- Award-winning, environmentally friendly building
- Interactive nature displays, including a “match-the-smell” game that shoots out different scents at the push of a button and a giant tree showcasing animal habitats
- Honey for sale, from their own beehives (seasonal)
- Animals, including snakes, frogs, and tortoises
- Discovery Room with more animal tanks, hands-on activities, and a few toys and games
- Rooftop picnic area with live plants on the deck and a gorgeous view of the entire Hidden Oaks Conservation Area
- Beautifully landscaped grounds with bird feeders, trails, sculptures, nature-inspired playground, and trout pond
Tips when visiting Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook
- Pack a lunch to eat on the rooftop (food is not available for purchase)
- Bring bug spray if you plan on playing in the outdoor area during the summer
- Obtain a fishing permit and bring fishing poles and bait to catch trout in the pond
- Stop by the nearby Portillo’s for a snack and/or chocolate cake shakes
October 2022
Trick or Treat in the Woods
Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing night trail. Bring a bag and keep an eye out for hidden treats, but beware of those tricks! Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows for s’mores. Two sessions will be offered: Session 1: 6-7 p.m. Session 2: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Event requirements Registration required by Friday, Oct. 14: 815-722-4121. This program fills quickly, so don’t delay! The program is not a parking…
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