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Wildwood Nature Center

Name: Wildwood Nature Center
Address: 529 Forestview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, US

529 Forestview Avenue

Park Ridge, IL 60068

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When you visit Wildwood Nature Center, you feel transported — to somewhere far away from where you really are, to a state of mind that leaves you feeling peaceful and enriched.

Come take a self-guided walk through our five acre nature haven and enjoy our two ponds and butterfly garden. Or, get up close and personal with nature by exploring our interactive exhibits and animal displays. Take a class or a workshop, or simply enjoy the pond and prairie during each seasonal change. It’s all here for you to enjoy.

At the Nature Center

Live Animal Displays
Turtle Pond
Interactive Exhibits
Birthday Parties
Nature and Environmental Programs
Scout & School Programs
Nature Nook (environmental play room)

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