The Nature Center is situated in the over 700 acre Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. Nestled among forests, fields, cattail marshes, and a small pond, the Nature Center is the perfect place for discovering the outdoors. It offers something for little children who like to touch feathers and rocks, school children who marvel at the structure of animal skulls, adults who wonder how to attract butterflies in their gardens, and seniors who enjoy watching winter birds at the feeders. Outdoor recreation opportunities as well as indoor experiences make this a place for learning and exploration. Inside, children discover an exciting place to examine natural objects such as animal bones, feathers, shells, and fossils. Filled with cozy bean bag chairs, the reading corner entices visitors to settle down with one of our many children's books. Located in Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve, 1.25 miles east of the intersection of Route 1 and Route 394 on Goodenow Road, in Crete Township.

Settlers Pond Hooved Animal Shelter & Rescue is located in Beecher, Illinois, less than an hour south of Chicago. We are just west of the Indiana border in the heart of Illinois farm country. They have a variety of Animals rides Indoor Petting Zoo, Mole Farm, Museum, Straw Maze Corn Maze, Fiberglass Milking Cow, Seed Tables, Egg Display and Putt Putt Mini Golf. Barrel Train Ride, Wagon Ride and Carnival Rides. Pumpkin Patch September 26-October 31. Located at 1301 E. Offner Rd. Beecher IL

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