The Grove
The Grove is a unique outdoor history and nature museum that welcomes close to 200,000 visitors and nearly 1,000 school groups year round . It ’ s become a family destination for many – walking along the trails , seeing the historic buildings and looking inside the Interpretive Center .
THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
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Our newly renovated Interpretive Center serves as a showcase for local history and nature , and as an educational programming space . Here you can …
• Explore the large animal tanks and the exciting Turtle Island habitat
• Discover new exhibits that let you follow in the footsteps of Robert Kennicott
• Meet a full-size prehistoric relative of the modern-day sloth
• Much more !
NEW ! GROVE HISTORY HIKE
April 3 from 9-10 am • April 17 from 3-4 pm May 2 from 9-10 am • May 29 from 3-4 pm
Experience a new kind of guided walking tour of The Grove grounds and historical buildings . Not only will you experience spectacular views of nature , you will also learn more about The Grove ' s history as we hike to the Native American Indian Village , the Pioneer Log Cabin , the Blacksmith ' s Shop and the Historic Kennicott House . This is a relatively easy hike accessible to a wide range of walkers and a great way to learn about and appreciation the flora and fauna of Illinois and the history of The Grove .
$ 5 / person . Click here to register .
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