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Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook)
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
Trout Season Celebration
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesItβs fall trout season at Hidden Lakes! To celebrate, we are opening the gates and concessions building for fishing at 6 a.m. Find your perfect spot along the two stocked lakes. Head to the Tackle Box Bait shop for a free hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Plus top off the morning with a complimentary doughnut...
Wild Child on the Road
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesWe are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will...
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesThis ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the free fishing weekend sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Nowβs your chance to fish without a license. Hidden Lakes...
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesThis ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the free fishing weekend sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Nowβs your chance to fish without a license. Hidden Lakes...
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesThis ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the free fishing weekend sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Nowβs your chance to fish without a license. Hidden Lakes...
First Time Fishing
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesGet a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...
Spring into Life at Camp Fire
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore nature at this free family event. Enjoy archery, a scavenger hunt, roasting marshmallows and more. Stop by the library table to say hello, play games and grab a giveaway.
First Time Fishing
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesGet a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...
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