Crabtree Nature Center
More than 3 miles of unpaved trails radiate from the nature center located in Barrington Hills, Illinois. The site contains over 1,000 acres of rolling, glacier-formed landscape that includes woodlands, wetlands and prairies. Children will delight in the nature center and the outdoor bird displays.
Details
Location
3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois. A detailed map may be found here.
Managed By
Distance from Downtown Chicago
36 miles from the center of town
How To Get There
Accessibility
There is an accessible indoor bathroom at the nature center. There are accessible parking spaces.
Things To Do
Biking, Birdwatching (Canada geese, mallards, sparrows, woodpeckers, wood ducks wrens), Hiking, Jogging, Picnicking, Playground, Running, Visitor Center (nature center), Watchable Wildlife and Wildflowers
Fun Facts
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County began restoring the site to its natural state in the 1960s. Many acres of prairie have been restored.
Eats
Nearby Mr. Breakfast Pancake & Biscuit House located at 1752 West Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois serves tasty breakfasts. Be sure to try the jumbo sized biscuits.
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Best Time To Visit
All year
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