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PLUM CREEK NATURE CENTER
27064 South Dutton Road | Beecher, IL 60401 | (708) 946-2216

An educational and recreational facility featuring hands-on exhibits and interactive play elements. Family programs are offered throughout the year. Picnic facilities and camping by reservation.

Contact: Naturalist

Open: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12PM-4PM

Area: Area 4
Group Rates: Free
Operating Season: Open year-round
Suggested Length of Tour: 1 hour

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Events

THE BARD AMONG THE BARK Mar 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

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SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: WETLAND WONDERS Apr 1, 2026

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SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: INCREDIBLE INSECTS Apr 1, 2026

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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE EXHIBIT (W-SU) Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

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SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: SNIFF, LOOK AND LISTEN Apr 2, 2026

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SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: POLLINATION PALS Apr 2, 2026

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HOMESCHOOL DAY: ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS Apr 8, 2026

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HOMESCHOOL DAY: ANIMAL SIGNS Apr 8, 2026

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SUSTAINABILITY SWAP Apr 11, 2026

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SHAKESPEARE’S GARDEN: SENSORY HIKE Apr 12, 2026

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POKÉMON OF PLUM CREEK Apr 18, 2026

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NATURE PLAY DAY AFTER HOURS: NATURE DETECTIVES  Apr 21, 2026

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NATURE PLAY DAY: NATURE DETECTIVES Apr 22, 2026

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NATURE'S PALETTE COLOR DISCOVERY (W-SU) May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

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MEET A BEEKEEPER May 2, 2026

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SALAMANDER SAFARI AT PLUM CREEK May 2, 2026

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MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: EARLY BIRD HIKE May 9, 2026

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MOTHER’S DAY BINGO HIKE May 10, 2026

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TOUCH GRASS AND DE-STRESS: TEEN DROP-IN May 17, 2026

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SOLAR MAGIC SUN PRINTING WORKSHOP May 24, 2026

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Beecher, IL

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