PLUM CREEK NATURE CENTER
27064 South Dutton Road | Beecher, IL 60401 | (708) 946-2216
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.
Open: W-Su 10AM-4PM
Area: Area 4
Area: Area 4
| Pet Friendly | Yes | Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
HIBERNATE, MIGRATE, ACCLIMATE
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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CAROLING CAMPFIRE: PLUM CREEK NATURE CENTER
Dec 7, 2025
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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MELODIES IN THE MORNING
Dec 11, 2025
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Beecher, IL
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MEET A BEEKEEPER
Dec 13, 2025
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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BOOK CLUB: ‘THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES’ BY AMY TAN
Dec 17, 2025
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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HIBERNATION PJ PARTY
Jan 2, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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NATURE PLAY DAY AFTER HOURS: DUCKS IN A ROW
Jan 6, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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NATURE PLAY DAY: DUCKS IN A ROW
Jan 7, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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FEDERAL DUCK STAMP ART DISPLAY
Jan 7, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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DUCK HUNT HIKE
Jan 7, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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MEET A BEEKEEPER
Jan 10, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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SOUP-ER BOWL HIKE TO THE BRIDGE
Jan 24, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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MEET A BEEKEEPER
Feb 7, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE
Feb 7, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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NATURE PLAY DAY AFTER HOURS: WILLY THE WOODCHUCK’S BIRTHDAY
Feb 10, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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NATURE PLAY DAY: WILLY THE WOODCHUCK’S BIRTHDAY
Feb 11, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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MATES AND MIMOSAS DATE NIGHT
Feb 14, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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QUACK ‘N’ SIP!
Feb 28, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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