Chicago, Illinois Nature Preserves
Lake Katherine Nature Preserve
Lake Katherine consists of 158 acres, including the Calumet-Sag Canal, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, 20
Busse Woods Forest Preserve
Busse Woods Forest Preserve is 6,600
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The Grove National Historic Landmark is a 124
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge and Bike Path
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this newly expanded 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs are available for all ages:
Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary
Stroll the endless walking trails over 135 acres of forest, meadows, prairies and wetlands. Also visit the log cabin and 1880
Emily Oaks Nature Center
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.