Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley 1111 East Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194
About the Business
The Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley, located at 1111 East Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a museum, park, and tourist attraction all in one. This 135-acre refuge features fields, forests, marshes, and streams, offering over three miles of handicapped-accessible hiking trails for visitors to explore. The Nature Center provides educational displays and information on natural history, while the 1880s living history farm allows visitors to step back in time and experience rural German farm life.
Visitors can learn about nature and local history at Spring Valley through various activities such as exploring, discovering, observing, and listening. To preserve the natural resources of Spring Valley, visitors are asked to stay on marked trails and refrain from activities that may harm the environment or disrupt other visitors.
The Nature Center features changing natural history exhibits, an observation tower, classrooms, a library, gift shop, and restrooms. The Heritage Farm offers a glimpse into the past with interpreters dressed in period clothing. The Merkle Cabin, available for private events, provides a cozy setting nestled among pine trees.
With a variety of handicapped-accessible hiking trails, seasonal programs for all ages, and special events throughout the year, Spring Valley offers something for everyone. The institution is committed to reconnecting children with nature and promoting children's health and well-being through the Children & Nature Network. For more information, visitors can refer to the Spring Valley Master Plan.
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Location & Phone number
1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews
"A gorgeous nature center/trail that I've been going to since I was a child. Amazing place to walk solo, with friends, as a couple, or with kids! It's my favorite area to enjoy nature in the suburbs and it just feels a lot safer & more personal than Busse Woods, for example. Enjoy the cabin & the farm, too! So many cool areas to explore."
"We took a small trip up to the city to watch my youngest sister graduate with her BSN. Unfortunately there wasn't a lot of places to take pictures, but looking in the area I found this place and I'm so glad we did. Such a great place to take pictures and if I ever come back to the area I would like to go hike the trails as well."
"Exploring the trails surrounding the Nature Center was a highlight of my visit. The trails wind through lush forests, picturesque meadows, and serene wetlands. I appreciated the well-marked paths and the variety of trail options, catering to different levels of fitness and interests. The Heritage Farm was another highlight of my visit. It provided a fascinating glimpse into Illinois’ agricultural history. I had the opportunity to explore the historic farmstead, complete with authentic buildings and artifacts. For the kids playground, the price for resident is $2, non-resident is $3"
"This is such a picturesque and tranquil park to escape from buzzing highways all around. Trails are well maintained and marked really well. There is an amazing Bison Playground for kids, it’s not free though and fees are paid at the entrance kiosk (2 per person for a resident, 3 - for a non-resident). The open farm museum is definitely worth a visit. The cabin has a little waterfall next to it and a pond."
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