Stillman Nature Center

Stillman Nature Center It is also a home for non-releasable Birds of Prey.

The Stillman Nature Center is a private, non-profit center for environmental education located on 80 acres of woods, lake and prairie in South Barrington, Illinois.

Did you know that some birds are able to sleep while flying?It's true...Migratory birds like the swift can engage in uni...
07/14/2026

Did you know that some birds are able to sleep while flying?

It's true...Migratory birds like the swift can engage in unihemispheric slow-wave sleep. This means they shut down half of their brain to rest while keeping the other half awake and the eye open, allowing them to sleep mid-flight.

Birds are truly amazing!
This images below are of a swift and the other shows a young house sparrow with one eye open while sleeping.

Join us Sunday at 2:00pm for one of our most fun events: Snakes and Turtles and visit with our very own naturalist and r...
07/10/2026

Join us Sunday at 2:00pm for one of our most fun events: Snakes and Turtles and visit with our very own naturalist and reptile enthusiast Lara Sviatko as she shares her knowledge about these cold-blooded animals. In fact, you’ll have a chance to touch a snake as well as look for Stillman’s snakes and pond turtles. Don’t forget to call and reserve a spot.
No charge
Ages : 8+
Thanks for the awesome photo taken Stillman Nature Center Maggie!

Stillman Nature Center extends warm wishes for a meaningful Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifices of our fallen service ...
05/25/2026

Stillman Nature Center extends warm wishes for a meaningful Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifices of our fallen service members.

Love watching how busy some of our feathered friends are. What’s happening during the busy month of May outside of migra...
05/21/2026

Love watching how busy some of our feathered friends are. What’s happening during the busy month of May outside of migration.

Whooo's coming to see the residents Stillman Nature Center for our Mother's Day birds of Prey event THIS WEEKEND. Sunday...
05/08/2026

Whooo's coming to see the residents Stillman Nature Center for our Mother's Day birds of Prey event THIS WEEKEND.
Sunday 5/10 from 1-3pm.

* please note that our entrance fee is paid when you arrive at the door. We will never ask you to pay via Facebook messenger etc. That is not us nor anyone affiliated with our organization. *

🥰We're so excited to share one of our favorite events every year. We'll be reminding you weekly! Put it on your calendar...
04/14/2026

🥰We're so excited to share one of our favorite events every year. We'll be reminding you weekly! Put it on your calendar now. Mother's Day with Birds of Prey.
Bring your camera! Bring MOM!

Address

33. W. Penny Road
South Barrington, IL
60010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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