Address
5809 Forest Park Drive
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Website
www.peoriaparks.org/fpnc/fpncmain.html
Description
Nature Center and Preserve with seven miles of hiking trails through forest, woodlands and prairie openings, a natural history museum and a viewing room for watching birds, a variety of musical and educational programs, and over 500 acres of dedicated Illinois State Nature Preserve. Mission is to nurture an enhanced awareness, appreciation, enjoyment and understanding of the natural world by providing innovative programs, eco-conscious products, interpretive facilities, and access to high quality natural areas. We strive to produce an environmentally sensitive citizenry who cherish Central Illinois’s unique natural heritage and are conscious of the fragility and beauty of life on our planet.
Category
Animals, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community, Volunteerism & Philanthropy, Education – Other, Environment, Government
