Red Oak Nature Center

Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, Red Oak Nature Center is surrounded by 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat – an ideal setting for visitors to learn about the great outdoors through direct interaction with nature.
 
The “Sense the Seasons” exhibit further enhances the educational experience with environmental hands-on participation and lessons of how the natural world cycles from one season to the next – an interactive journey with real-life sights, sounds and smells. Other highlights include:
  • Wildlife Room: Features animals in the Fox River area – frogs, salamanders, snakes and more – with a 500 gallon turtle and fish habitat.
  • Maple Classroom: Relax for a cinema-like experience and view our animated video about all the cool stuff around Red Oak.
  • Devil’s Cave: Explore the only known cave in the Aurora area.
  • Observation Deck: Enjoy spectacular views of the Fox River and river wildlife, migratory birds and the wooded shorelines and islands.
  • Education Pavilion: The spacious picnic shelter features a limestone fireplace and tables, serving as an educational venue for various programs.
  • Trails: Six wood-chipped hiking trails and the paved Fox River Trail wind throughout the woods that border the Fox River.
 
Admission to Red Oak is free 

Location

2343 S. River St.
(Route 25, one-half mile north of Route 56)
Batavia, IL


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