Red Oak Nature Center

Red Oak Nature Center The regionโ€™s premier facility for nature and conservation education. Surrounded by more than 40 acres Make sure to visit Devil's Cave while you're here!

Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, Red Oak is surrounded by 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat - an ideal setting for visitors to learn about the great outdoors. Six hiking trails and the nationally renowned Fox River Trail offer avenues of exploration. An indoor museum offers hands-on experiences, with a wildlife room and live beehive. Comments on posts must stay on topic, not b

e of a threatening nature, include hate speech, or foul language. Abusive language will be removed immediately. PLEASE BE AWARE: we have witnessed many spam posters asking to sell their tickets to our events. Please use extreme caution contacting someone on Facebook you do not know, and we recommend not buying second-hand tickets. Only original tickets will be accepted for events. We do not hold any liability for the authenticity of second-hand tickets.

It's that time of year where nearly 100 kids every week attend summer camp here at Red Oak Nature Center and The Wilds c...
06/01/2026

It's that time of year where nearly 100 kids every week attend summer camp here at Red Oak Nature Center and The Wilds campus. Please be aware of the extra activity, increased traffic and possibility of areas being temporarily blocked due to programming. Celebrate summer with us and visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org to start your next adventure!

๐ŸŒฟ Tour The Wilds at our upcoming weddings open house on June 10! Whether you've already booked or you're still exploring...
05/28/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Tour The Wilds at our upcoming weddings open house on June 10! Whether you've already booked or you're still exploring options, this is a great opportunity to ask planning questions, test decor ideas, meet our team, and picture your perfect day. Learn more at foxvalleyweddings.info/wilds/

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๐ŸŒฟ Tour The Wilds at our upcoming weddings open house on May 6! Whether you've already booked or you're still exploring o...
04/30/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Tour The Wilds at our upcoming weddings open house on May 6! Whether you've already booked or you're still exploring options, this is a great opportunity to ask planning questions, test decor ideas, meet our team, and picture your perfect day. Learn more at foxvalleyweddings.info/wilds/

๐Ÿ“ท: Windy City Production

This week, our NaturePlay Preschoolers embarked on an exhilarating adventure to the pond, uncovering the wonders that th...
04/30/2026

This week, our NaturePlay Preschoolers embarked on an exhilarating adventure to the pond, uncovering the wonders that thrive beneath the water's surface! A little rain couldn't dampen their spirits, and everyone had an absolutely fantastic time!

04/27/2026

โ˜€๏ธBig fun. New friends. Endless summer memories. Learn about summer camps at the Fox Valley Park District: bit.ly/FVPDcamps

โ˜€ Summer registration is now open! Pick your favorite classes, activities, and events โ€“ and start planning your summer f...
04/25/2026

โ˜€ Summer registration is now open! Pick your favorite classes, activities, and events โ€“ and start planning your summer fun.

Flip through the Playbook and click to register: https://ow.ly/7nvE50YNFor

04/23/2026

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Thank you for your understanding, and apologies again for any inconvenience.

Please note: The Nature Center building will be closed to the public on Saturday, April 25 for a private full facility r...
04/22/2026

Please note: The Nature Center building will be closed to the public on Saturday, April 25 for a private full facility rental.

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930 N. River Road
North Aurora, IL
60542

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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