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Anita Purves Nature Center
Urbana Park District
As Champaign County’s premier environmental education facility, the nature center features an interactive Field Station with live owls and reptiles, a Wildlife Observation Room, a gift shop, educator resources and more.
Outside you will find the new Friendship Grove Nature Playscape, habitat gardens, and Busey Woods with over two miles of hiking trails including a 1/3 mile boardwalk interpretive trail.
The nature center is a great place for individuals, families and groups—hundreds of programs and activities are held each year! Call for more information or a seasonal program guide.
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat: 9am-4pm
Location
1505 N. Broadway Ave.
Urbana, IL
Google Map
217-384-4062
Free Admission
Donations appreciated
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