Skokie's thirteen-acre savanna and nature center is an oasis full of native wildflowers, grasses, oak trees, a two-acre pond, and trails. Residing and visiting urban wildlife includes Great Blue Herons, Coyotes, Flying Squirrels, Northern Water Snakes, Red Foxes and Cooper's Hawks. The indoor nature center offers classes, meeting rooms and the interactive Woodland Wander Inn.
Fairy Hunt Guide
Free Woodland Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Photo Contest Rules and Application
Youth Unbound: Bike Adventure for under-resourced teens
Emily Oaks Special Use Rules
Gate & Trail Hours
Weekdays: 8 a.m.–sunset
Saturday: 8 a.m.–sunset
Sunday: 10 a.m.–sunset
Visitor Facility Hours
Lobby open for customer service only
Restrooms open from the outside only
Weekdays: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: TBD
Sunday: TBD
Lee Hansen, Emily Oak Nature Center ManagerTitl
Alison Robbins, Tot Program CoordinatorTitle
Cassie Schaeffer, School-Age Program CoordinatorTitle
Karen Taira, Family & Adult Program CoordinatorTitle
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Activity Shelters
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Bike Trail Access
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Classrooms
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Dogs not allowed
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Interactive Nature Exhibit
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Kitchen
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Meeting & Party Room Rentals
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Parking
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Playgrounds
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Pond
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Walking Paths Map