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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nature’s candid camera
Oct 7, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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who goes bump in the night?
Oct 10, 2026
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Beecher, IL
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nature’s candid camera
Oct 14, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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moonlight masquerade
Oct 17, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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birding for the blind and visually impaired
Oct 19, 2026
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27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature’s candid camera
Oct 21, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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fall into mindfulness
Oct 24, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature’s candid camera
Oct 28, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature’s candid camera
Nov 1, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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ghost of nature’s past: the barn owl
Nov 6, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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meet a beekeeper
Nov 7, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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snaps and cider
Nov 7, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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pumpkin smash
Nov 14, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature play day after hours: sandhill cranes
Nov 17, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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nature play day: sandhill cranes
Nov 18, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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sips with spot: nature trivia
Nov 20, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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thanksgiving with the plum creek critters
Nov 22, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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