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Crystal Lake Nature Center

★★★★★ 4.9 · 4 reviews📍 330 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
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About Crystal Lake Nature Center

At the Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature and the environment. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the community by offering a variety of high-quality nature-based recreation opportunities. We provide formal and informal education programs, as well as the preservation and restoration of native ecosystems. We are constantly striving to upgrade our facilities and offer a wide array of activities, including hands-on activities, seasonal exhibits, and volunteer opportunities. Our location in Veteran Acres Park is the perfect spot to begin a journey into the nearby woods and prairie. Come join us and explore the wonders of nature.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Our Birthday Party Programs are 2.5 hours and consist of 15 minutes for set-up, a 1-hour instructor lead program, 1 hour of "free time" for gifts and cake (not provided), and 15 minutes for cleanup.
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FIELD TRIPS AND GROUP PROGRAMS
School Districts, preschools, home schools, clubs, and more have benefited from our field trip programs. A typical program will last from 1-2 hours and will feature a hike and multiple educational stations covering almost any nature topic.
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SCOUTS
The Crystal Lake Park District provides comprehensive Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs at the Colonel Palmer House and Nature Center. Classes and Merit Badge Workshops are offered in each seasonal brochure (open to scouts and non-scout)

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Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 4 parent reviews

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Location & details

🗺️ 330 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 — open in Maps

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★ 4.9 · Crystal Lake, IL