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Emily Oaks Nature Center is a 13-acre nature preserve located in the heart of Skokie. This unique site is restoring the remnants of an oak savannah with walking trails, a pond and nature center.

This natural oasis is full of native wildflowers, grasses, oak trees, three-acre pond and trails. Some of the plants and animals that frequent the pond and the savanna include Great Blue Herons, Coyotes, Flying Squirrels, Northern Water Snakes, and Red Foxes.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Skokie Heritage Museum

A recently completed restoration of Skokie's first public building has yielded a gallery of Skokie's past. Explore Skokie's heritage when visiting the Historic Engine House and orginal Log Cabin, built in 1847

Skokie, IL Museums

Devonshire Cultural Center

Offers private music lessons, children'

Skokie, IL Cultural Centers




Things to do near Skokie, IL

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center

This historic italianate home is a learning center for art and music showcasing exhibits of local and regional artists, histo...

Idlewild Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Historic Wagner Farm - "Where History Meets Education"

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Cernan Earth and Space Center

Featuring a variety of earth and sky shows, children's shows, laser light shows, earth and space exibits, a membership progra...

The Dearborn Observatory

The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing through the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday nigh...