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LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER & BOTANIC GARDENS

LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER & BOTANIC GARDENS

7402 West Lake Katherine Drive Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 361-1873 (708) 361-2978 fax Visit Our Website E-mail Us Contact: Naturalist Department Open: (Nature Center) M-F 9AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-4PM; (Trails) M-Su Dawn-Dusk Area: Area 1 Group Rates: Yes Operating Season: Open year-round Suggested Length of Tour: 1 1/2 hours
Lake Katherine is a nature center, as well as an auditorium and rental hall. Lake Katherine consists of 158 acres including the Calumet-Sag Canal, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, 20-acre Lake Katherine, Navajo Creek, a waterfall, forested areas, prairies, arboretum and a wetland restoration project.

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Yes

Events
Jul 29, 2021-Jul 29, 2021	HERB GARDEN SOIREE
Aug 6, 2021-Aug 7, 2021	OVERNIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT
Aug 21, 2021-Aug 21, 2021	FAMILY FISHING DAY
Sep 25, 2021-Sep 25, 2021	FAMILY FISHING DAY
Oct 9, 2021-Oct 9, 2021	FAMILY FISHING DAY

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Note: Some map locations are approximate. Please call the venue at (708) 361-1873 for exact directions.