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.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER AT EMILY OAKSBring your favorite stuffed animal to Emily Oaks before 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13...
09/16/2026

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER AT EMILY OAKS
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Emily Oaks before 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Your friend will stay overnight for fun and adventure! Then return on Sunday for a self-guided winter hike using a photo journal to see what your stuffed animal was up to while you were away. Pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult on Sunday. For families with children ages 2-8.

🧸 Register here: https://bit.ly/476gv5S
Fee per child: $8 (resident) / $10 (non-resident)

🗓 Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.

FAMILY CAMPOUT AT EMILY OAKSEnjoy a night sleeping under the stars with your family! Pitch a tent, roast marshmallows, s...
09/16/2026

FAMILY CAMPOUT AT EMILY OAKS
Enjoy a night sleeping under the stars with your family! Pitch a tent, roast marshmallows, sing songs around a campfire, participate in fun nighttime activities, and enjoy breakfast outdoors. Tents, cooking supplies and food are provided. For families with children ages 6 and up. Adult participation is required. Rain date: 9/19/26-9/20/26.

⛺ Register here: https://bit.ly/4j5FgpH

🗓 Sep. 18 at 6 p.m. – Sep. 19 at 10 a.m.
📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.

MONARCH MIGRATION FUN RUN AND WALK 1K & 3KThere's still time to register for this Sunday's Monarch Migration Fun Run and...
09/08/2026

MONARCH MIGRATION FUN RUN AND WALK 1K & 3K
There's still time to register for this Sunday's Monarch Migration Fun Run and Walk at the Emily Oaks Nature Center! Participants in this fundraiser receive an event t-shirt and a packet of milkweed seeds. Finish the migration trail and go home with a Monarch Migration souvenir! Day-of-event walk in registrations welcome. A perfect way to spend your Sunday morning and Grandparents Day!

🔗 Register here: https://www.skokieparks.org/events/monarch-migration-fun-run-and-walk---1k-and-3k/

🗓 Sunday, September 13 at 10 a.m.–12
📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.

📌Questions? Call Emily Oaks Nature Center at (847) 677-7001

Get creative at Emily Oaks at one of our natural and recycled art workshops this fall! Click the link below to find out ...
09/08/2026

Get creative at Emily Oaks at one of our natural and recycled art workshops this fall!

Click the link below to find out more and register!

https://tinyurl.com/craftsateonc

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

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

Website

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