Updated: 12/2/2011
Crabtree is popular for birding. A total of 263 bird species have been observed and at least 89 species have been recorded to breed on the property. Numerous ducks and geese occur in spring and fall on Crabtree Lake. Spring wildflowers carpet the forested areas, as do summer and autumn blossoms in the meadows and prairies.
A spacious exhibit building and several miles of self-guiding, educational trails enable you to enjoy the wildlife and native plants and to learn of the vital relationships in nature which allow all of us to survive on this earth of ours.
Exhibit Buildings
Entrance is on Palatine Rd., one mile west of Barrington Rd., or one-half mile east of Algonquin Rd. (Route 62), Barrington.
Exhibit Buildings:
Visits by groups are encouraged. Making a reservation by calling the Crabtree Nature Center is necessary to insure your group’s prompt orientation by the naturalist and admittance to exhibit facilities. Telephone: (847) 381-6592.
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