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Crabtree Nature Center
3 Stover Road
Barrington, IL 60010

Crabtree is popular for birding. A total of 263 bird species have been observed and at least 89 species have been recorded to breed on the property. Numerous ducks and geese occur in spring and fall on Crabtree Lake. Spring wildflowers carpet the forested areas, as do summer and autumn blossoms in the meadows and prairies.

A spacious exhibit building and several miles of self-guiding, educational trails enable you to enjoy the wildlife and native plants and to learn of the vital relationships in nature which allow

Entrance is on Palatine Rd., one mile west of Barrington Rd., or one-half mile east of Algonquin Rd. (Route 62), Barrington.

(847) 381-6592

Nature Center Hours

March — October

Parking lot and trails:
Weekdays: Monday — Friday
Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings:
Weekdays: Monday — Thursday, CLOSED FRIDAYS
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Weekends: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

November — February

Parking lot and trails:
Weekdays: Every day
8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings:
Weekdays: Sunday — Thursday, CLOSED FRIDAYS
9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.