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Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie, IL

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Emily Oaks Nature Center

A thirteen-acre woodland nature center in Skokie with native plants, old oak trees, a two-acre pond, and walking trails.

4650 Brummel St. Skokie, IL 60076 · Skokie, IL

About Emily Oaks Nature Center

The Skokie Park District runs this thirteen-acre nature preserve, a wooded spot with native wildflowers and grasses, mature oaks, and a two-acre pond. Trails are made of wood chips and asphalt, and a playground sits next to the site. Wildlife seen here includes herons, coyotes, flying squirrels, painted turtles, and Cooper's hawks. The indoor visitor facility hosts programs for all ages, meeting rooms, and an interactive exhibit called Woodland Wander Inn.

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