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Ruth Edwards Nature Center anchors Lowell Park, a 200-acre preserve along the Rock River in Dixon. Visitors hike and bike the 3.5-mile paved trail system or explore over 200 acres of unpaved trails suited to all skill levels. The nature center offers hands-on educational programs informed by environmental science, including field trips, ecological lessons, and team-building events. The park features three playground areas with swings and a zipline, seven historic picnic shelters with quarry rock designs, and the log-cabin style Lowell Shelter. An ADA-accessible boat dock and canoe and kayak launch provide water access, with kayak rentals available. The center supplies learning tools such as a 35-specimen Bone Artifact Kit and Extensive Bison Kit alongside lesson plans and environmental curricula. Guided birding hikes and nature-focused art events connect visitors with the Rock River ecosystem. The park itself, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was designed by landscape architect Ossian Cole Simonds as a masterwork of the Prairie Style Park Movement.
Hours: Foot Traffic: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Park Vehicle Gates: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 6Event
Hands-on nature activity for toddlers and preschoolers exploring owls and nocturnal creatures. Families enjoy storytelling and discovery designed for the youngest explorers and their guardians.
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“Creatures Of The Night: Owls: Friday, November 6, 2026”
Nov 23 – 24Event
A seasonal holiday forest school during Thanksgiving break blending indoor and outdoor fall learning activities for families at the Nature Center.
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“Date: Monday & Tuesday, November 23 – 24, 2026”
Dec 19Event
An 80-foot main program featuring 5–7 live birds including owl and falcon species. Families enjoy interactive educational displays and close encounters with raptors in a holiday celebration.
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“Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026”
Jan 22Event
A peaceful night walk through winter woods under bright moonlight. Families explore nocturnal animal winter survival adaptations and crisp night sensory ecology at Lowell Park.
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“Date: Friday, January 22, 2027”
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April–October: Sun 1pm–5pm, Mon Closed, Tues 1pm–5pm, Wed–Sat 9am–5pm
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Monday – Saturday, 11:00am – 4pm
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Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Thu–Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sun: Closed
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Wed - Sat: 10am to 4pm
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Tuesday-Friday 9AM-5PM
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Mon–Wed: Closed; Thu–Sat: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sun: Closed
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