Springbrook Nature Center

Springbrook Nature Center Founded in 1980, the Springbrook Nature Center programs and events are organized by the Itasca Park District. The property is owned by Village of Itasca.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing staff for helping cut down the larger buckthorn for our goats! Your hard work helps make...
09/04/2026

A HUGE thank you to our amazing staff for helping cut down the larger buckthorn for our goats! Your hard work helps make our Goats for Growth program possible and supports our ongoing restoration efforts.

Want to help support the goats and the work they do?

Join us for Beer & Wine with the Goats on September 9 from 6–8 PM! Enjoy beer and wine tastings, an artisan charcuterie board, live music, and a fun goat encounter—all while supporting the Goats for Growth program.

Is $50 for a night out with the goats really that much? Let’s break it down…For just $50, you get WAY more than just sup...
09/02/2026

Is $50 for a night out with the goats really that much? Let’s break it down…

For just $50, you get WAY more than just supporting a great cause:

* FREE wine or beer tastings
* Snacks & artisan charcuterie
* LIVE MUSIC from Throwback Jukebox
* 1 FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win some great prizes, including one of the prizes worth almost $300!
* A fun and unique goat encounter
* Wings And Talons bird encounter
* And, of course, the best part… feeling good knowing your ticket is helping restore and protect the woodlands at Springbrook Nature Center!

So think of it as a night out + drinks + food + music + a chance to win prizes + supporting your local nature center — all for $50.

Join us Wednesday, September 9, 6–8 PM at the Itasca Historical Depot Museum for Beer & Wine with the Goats!

Bring a friend. Have a drink. Meet the goats. Win some prizes. Help restore our woodland.

Tickets are $50 — and every ticket makes a difference!

Even the heavy downpour couldn’t stop the goats from arriving today! They’re here and ready to meet you.Stop by, say hi,...
08/31/2026

Even the heavy downpour couldn’t stop the goats from arriving today! They’re here and ready to meet you.

Stop by, say hi, and welcome our four-legged friends!

08/31/2026

Join us and our friends at Springbrook Nature Center for a morning of outdoor adventure!

Meet live birds of prey, explore wildlife habitats, create nature-inspired art, and learn about habitat restoration with goats. 🐐🎨

Click the link below to learn more and register today.
https://girlscout.info/stemspringbrook

Come Raise a Glass & Support the Goats!Join us for *Beer & Wine with the Goats* on September 9 and help support the goat...
08/31/2026

Come Raise a Glass & Support the Goats!

Join us for *Beer & Wine with the Goats* on September 9 and help support the goats and their important work removing invasive buckthorn at Springbrook Nature Center!

Enjoy an evening of beer, wine, live music, cheese & crackers, and plenty of chances to win some great prizes!

**Every ticket purchased includes ONE FREE RAFFLE TICKET!**

Raffle prizes include:

* A golf foursome valued at nearly $300
* A free wine tasting party for 6 at Lynfred Winery
* Bottles of wine
* And many other great prizes!

You can enjoy a fun evening while helping us continue the Goats for Growth restoration project and improve the habitat at Springbrook Nature Center.

Grab your tickets and come support the goats!

September 9
Springbrook Nature Center
Beer • Wine • Live Music • Raffles • Goats

Every ticket helps!

The goats are coming back to work!Click here to register or donate: https://bit.ly/4sEoZJIOur hardworking goats will ret...
08/28/2026

The goats are coming back to work!
Click here to register or donate: https://bit.ly/4sEoZJI

Our hardworking goats will return to the Nature Center on Monday, August 31, to continue their important work helping remove invasive plants. Stop by and visit them while they are here!

Want to help support the goats and their important conservation work? Join us for our Beer & Wine with the Goats Fundraiser on September 9! Can't attend? Donations are also greatly appreciated and help support this restoration project.

Come visit the goats, enjoy a fun evening, and help us support a greener, healthier Nature Center!

The Junior Naturalist in Training Club got to do their first creek walk together!
08/28/2026

The Junior Naturalist in Training Club got to do their first creek walk together!

Join us tonight!The Village and Park District are excited to bring another FREE community concert to town. Come enjoy a ...
08/26/2026

Join us tonight!

The Village and Park District are excited to bring another FREE community concert to town. Come enjoy a great performance, good company, and a relaxing evening outdoors.

🎵 Performer: The Throwbacks
🎤 Genre: Rock N' Roll
📅 Date: August 26
🕒 Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Usher Park — 201-261 S. Walnut St.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us for a lively night in the park.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GUhRDRPEn/

Support Springbrook Nature Center’s restoration and conservation efforts by joining us for **Beer & Wine with the Goats!...
08/26/2026

Support Springbrook Nature Center’s restoration and conservation efforts by joining us for **Beer & Wine with the Goats!**
Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/4sEoZJI

Enjoy an evening of beer and wine tastings, an artisan charcuterie board, live music, and a fun and informative goat encounter—all while supporting an important cause. **Every ticket sold helps support restoration and conservation efforts at Springbrook Nature Center.**

Can’t attend? You can still make a difference by purchasing a ticket! Your support helps us continue restoring and protecting the natural areas that make Springbrook Nature Center so special.

**Wednesday, September 9 | 6–8 PM**
**Itasca Historical Depot Museum**
**Tickets: $50**

Come raise a glass, meet the goats, and help support nature!

Address

130 Forest Avenue
Itasca, IL
60143

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(630) 773-5572

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