Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Located along the shores of Longjohn Slough, the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center features beautiful views of the slough on the Black Oak and Farm Pond Trails and the wonderful nature center with neat exhibits and some live animals. It is also a birding hotspot.
Details
Location
Off Willow Springs Road in Willow Springs, Illinois. A detailed map may be found here.
Managed By
Distance from Downtown Chicago
22 miles from the center of town
How To Get There
Accessibility
There are accessible parking spaces, accessible bathrooms in the nature center and one accessible trail through a 6,000 square foot garden.
Things To Do
Birdwatching (egrets, herons, osprey, turkey vultures), Hiking (the Black Oak and White Oak Trails are recommended), Jogging, Visitor Center (Nature Center) and Wildflowers.
Fun Facts
The Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1886 on a site along the Black Oak Trail. It was moved to its present location in 1952 and serves as part of the Nature Center.
Other Information
Restrooms are available near the parking areas and in the Nature Center.
Eats
Delicious Polish pastries are available at Witeks Bakery, 8807 W 95th Street, Palos Hills, Illinois.
Nearby Public Lands Worth Visiting
Swallow Cliff Woods Forest Preserve which is described on this website
Best Time To Visit
All year
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