Nature Programming

Building Hours

Memorial Day-Labor Day
Mon-Fri: 2-7 pm
Sat & Sun: 12-5 pm

September-October
Tue & Thu: 4-7pm
Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm
Closed: Mon/Wed/Fri

November-March
Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm
Closed: Mon-Fri

April-May
Tue & Thu: 4-7pm
Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm
Closed: Mon/Wed/Fri

The Springbrook Nature Center was recently remodeled inside with new exhibits installed! Visit our 10 resident raptors: Gyrfalcon, Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vulture, Barn Owl, Barred Owl, Kestrel, and Screech Owl outside at the mews!

Registering & Rates

Register for programs online or at the Itasca Rec Center. Resident rates for nature programming apply to residents of the Itasca Park District and Village of Itasca.

Injured Wildlife

We no longer accept injured wildlife. Call Willowbrook Wildlife Center at 630-942-6200 if you have questions about injured wildlife.

Rent the Nature Center!

Rent the classroom, the Picnic Shelter or campfire ring for a fun and unique event. Please fill out a Room Rental Request Application. and turn it in the the Park District Registration Desk or email Chris at ccarling@itascaparkdistrict.com. We will work with you to schedule a date.