Emily Oaks Nature Center

Emily Oaks Nature Center Skokie's 13-acre nature center is an oasis of native wildflowers, oak trees, a two-acre pond, trails open until sunset, and a spacious visitor facility.

After School Nature Clubs at Emily Oaks this fall!!Each week our staff will pick your child up from school and travel ba...
09/01/2026

After School Nature Clubs at Emily Oaks this fall!!

Each week our staff will pick your child up from school and travel back to the nature center for an afternoon of outdoor recreation and nature exploration as we learn about a new national park every club meeting. Pick up from the nature center at 5pm.

This club is available to students grades 1-5 at Middleton, Park View, Fairview, and East Prairie. Email Cassie Schaeffer at [email protected] with any questions or register at the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/natureclubateonc

Our end-of-year native plant sale is today, Sunday, August 30!🪴Drop by anytime between 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to purchase pla...
08/30/2026

Our end-of-year native plant sale is today, Sunday, August 30!🪴Drop by anytime between 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to purchase plants with well-developed roots that will thrive in your garden! Call 847-677-7001 with questions. 🌾🌻

🍁 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AT EMILY OAKS 🐸Shoot your photos NOW for the Emily Oaks Nature Photography Contest in Septe...
08/10/2026

🍁 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AT EMILY OAKS 🐸
Shoot your photos NOW for the Emily Oaks Nature Photography Contest in September! Photos must be taken at the Nature Center by amateur photographers and can be entered in three categories: Wildlife, Scenery, and People in Nature. Ribbons and prizes are awarded for each category!

📸 Deadline: 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6
📌 Entry fees: $6 for the first photo / $4 for each additional entry.
📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.

🔗 Click here for contest rules & application: https://bit.ly/4g4ZXPq

Looking for a camping trip for your scouts this fall? Look no further than Emily Oaks Nature Center!To make a Fall 2026 ...
08/05/2026

Looking for a camping trip for your scouts this fall? Look no further than Emily Oaks Nature Center!

To make a Fall 2026 campout reservation, call Emily Oaks at (847) 677-7001, beginning Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00 noon.

Campouts will be reserved by phone in the order in which they are received by our staff. Mark your calendars—these spaces fill up fast!

Questions? Email Cassie Schaeffer at [email protected]

Nature Photography ContestCategories:Wildlife / Scenery / People in NatureIt's a beautiful day to take photos at Emily O...
07/30/2026

Nature Photography Contest

Categories:
Wildlife / Scenery / People in Nature

It's a beautiful day to take photos at Emily Oaks Nature Center!

Photos from amateur photographers will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Winners will be announced on October 3, 2026.

Ribbons and prizes will be awarded by local merchants!

See details below

Art Reception - Dual Visions of the WildJuly 18, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMJoin us for an inspiring art opening reception fe...
07/16/2026

Art Reception - Dual Visions of the Wild
July 18, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for an inspiring art opening reception featuring the Dual Visions of the Wild exhibit of husband and wife team, Anne Simone Kessler and Jay Carnes.

Anne Simone Kessler is an artist from Rogers Park where Lake Michigan, prairies, architecture, birds, deer, seasons, trees, and casual gardens are inescapably paint-worthy.

Jay Carnes is a Chicago‑based photographer whose work centers on the presence and character of birds within both urban environments and natural landscapes.

The show is on exhibit in the Woodland Wander Inn on the first floor of Emily Oaks Nature Center during regular business hours, through the end of August.

Visitor Facility Hours
Weekdays: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Emily Oaks Nature Center
4650 Brummel St
Skokie, IL 60076

(847) 677-7001

🪴 The second native plant sale of the season is tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Emily Oaks! 🌻 Brin...
05/22/2026

🪴 The second native plant sale of the season is tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Emily Oaks! 🌻 Bring a box or bin and visit us near the front of the facility. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted. 🌺 Hope to see you soon!

🌳ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN OURNATURE–BASED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM!Spaces are still open in our Growing Sprouts program at Emi...
05/04/2026

🌳ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN OUR
NATURE–BASED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM!
Spaces are still open in our Growing Sprouts program at Emily Oaks Nature Center! This early learning program combines traditional preschool activities with outdoor discovery and exploration. A majority of your child’s day will be spent naturally learning through outdoor play. Children will learn about plants, animals and habitats; observe the changing seasons; use tools to conduct simple science experiments; and play freely in nature.

🌱 Space available for both M/W/F and Tu/Th classes! Enroll today!
🔗 Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4cRdZ77
❓ Questions? Please contact Alison Robbins at [email protected].

Address

4650 Brummel Street
Skokie, IL
60076

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18476741500

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