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
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 |
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lilo’s turtle trot (w-su)
Aug 19, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
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'winged ambassadors' art display (w-su)
Aug 19, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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hummingbird hangout
Aug 22, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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lilo’s turtle trot (w-su)
Aug 26, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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'winged ambassadors' art display (w-su)
Aug 26, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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after hours at the pond
Aug 27, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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hummingbird tea party
Aug 29, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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'winged ambassadors' art display (w-su)
Sep 2, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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lilo’s turtle trot (w-su)
Sep 2, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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bombs away for butterflies
Sep 4, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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lilo’s turtle trot (w-su)
Sep 9, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature play day after hours: nature's alphabet
Sep 15, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature play day: nature's alphabet
Sep 16, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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lilo’s turtle trot (w-su)
Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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lilo’s turtle trot (w-su)
Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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festival of arts through nature
Sep 26, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, north of Goodenow Road
Beecher, IL
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nature’s candid camera
Sep 30, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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