Just for Kids
Jr. Forest Ranger Kickoff Open House
Special thanks to MidIA
Jr. Forest Ranger program is now offered at Midewin NTP!
See the front desk for the activities task book to become a Jr. Forest Ranger.
What's Available At Midewin?
Welcome Center
Come check out the Welcome Center! See our display explaining how glaciers formed the landscape here at Midewin or check out our displays on wetland, prairie and other habitats and the wildlife that inhabit them. Check out our timeline of Midewin's history going back to the 1600s or participate in one of our many programs or tours! Visit the Welcome Center page for more information.
The Bison Project
Come learn about bison at Midewin! Take a hike around and see if you can find the bison on the prairie or stop in at the welcome center and check out one of the bison boxes.
Activities at Midewin
- Learn more about what kinds of birds live at Midewin and where they like to live.
- What kind of amphibians and reptiles live at Midewin? Find out in our Amphibian and Reptile section.
- Find out more about the native plant seedbeds.
- Did you know that Midewin used to be the Joliet Army Ammunition plant? Did you know that some of the aresnal bunkers are still here? And did you know that the land of Midewin has been home to people for over a thousand years! Walk around the bunkers and check out the bunker graffitti!
Smokey and Woodsy Poster Contest
Learn more about the contest on the Garden Club website!