If you are looking to immerse yourself year-round in nature, look no further than Hawthorne Hill Nature Center. This 67-acre gem offers something for every season, including fall foliage, snow-covered trees, spring wildflowers, summer amphibians, and throughout the year: a symphony of birdsong. The pond at Hawthorne Hill is a great place to teach your children to fish, or to just appreciate the natural beauty. Visitors to Hawthorne Hill can also enjoy the hands-on learning centers, nature play area and trails, displays, and meeting room.
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center is participating in Explore Elgin Area’s Stick and Stay program to celebrate serving the Elgin area for 40 years. This program allows you to win prizes when you collect 12 stickers from one of the 24 destinations participating in the program. Collect these stickers in person or digitally when you visit the attractions and submit them to the Explore Elgin Area Visitors Center to redeem your prize (as long as supplies last).
Join The Trail
To join the Stick & Stay Trail, claim your stamp through our Trail App or pick up a physical passport and destination sticker:
Main Ticket Desk
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