Anita Purves Nature Center – Urbana, IllinoisVisit this environmental education facility which is open and free to the public.
This is an ideal location for teachers to bring their class to study the environment. A traveling naturalist will come and speak to the class and discuss the varied issues related to the environment with them.
Not only is this a great place for a classroom to break to but is also ideal for home study students to experience the impact that nature and the environment have on their life.
Everyone can learn something when they step into the Naturalist’s Field Station in the Exhibit Hall. As the students look at the displays you will be pleased to see their interest peeked and wanting to know more!
Hours:
Mar 1-May 31: M-Sa: 8am-5pm & Su: 12-4pm Jun 1-Aug 18: M-F: 8am-6pm, Sa: 9am-4pm & closed Su
Located at the north end of Crystal Lake Park, the Anita Purves Nature Center is an environmental education facility open free to the public. Next door you’ll find Busey Woods, a 59-acre forest preserve with a boardwalk loop, seasonal ponds and more.
1505 N. Broadway, Urbana, IL
Phone: (217) 384-4062