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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

★★★★★ 4.9 · 2 reviews📍 28 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
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About Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

At Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, you and your family can experience the beauty of nature year-round. Enjoy the changing colors of the fall foliage, snow-covered trees in the winter, wildflowers in the spring, and summertime amphibians. There's something to explore any time of year! The center provides two ponds, acres of woodland, a mile of looped trails, and an interactive nature center, making it a great place to relax, recreate, and learn. You can even take the wheelchair-accessible trail to the pond and meadow. Come explore the natural wonders of Hawthorne Hill Nature Center with your family!

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NATURE CRAFT DAY
Stop by the Hawthorne Hill Nature Center and make a nature craft! Each month will have a different theme. Age: 4-12 yrs. with an adult. We’ll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany the child.

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🗺️ 28 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL 60123 — open in Maps

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★ 4.9 · Elgin, IL