SPD - Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm

SPD - Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm Spring Valley features 135 acres of fields, forests, marshes and streams, hiking trails, a nature center and 1880s living history farm. Open to the public.
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Spring Valley is a refuge of 135 acres of fields, forests, marshes and streams. Spring Valley also features over three miles of handicapped-accessible hiking trails, a nature center with natural history displays and information, and an 1880s living history farm. Spring Valley is open to the general public and admission is free.

Check out these fun items for sale in the Heritage Farm gift shop at Rhubarb Fest today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
06/07/2026

Check out these fun items for sale in the Heritage Farm gift shop at Rhubarb Fest today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

06/04/2026

Craving homemade ice cream? ๐Ÿฆ Try a scoop topped with rhubarb sauce this weekend at Rhubarb Fest!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 7 | 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Heritage

Exciting news! A new StoryWalkยฎ has been installed along the trails at Spring Valley in partnership with the Schaumburg ...
06/03/2026

Exciting news! A new StoryWalkยฎ has been installed along the trails at Spring Valley in partnership with the Schaumburg Township District Library! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒณ Enjoy When Twilight Comes by Marcie Flinchum Atkins as you stroll the trail! ๐Ÿ“–

This wonderful story ties in nicely with June's seasonal spotlight in the Nature Center, Floating with Fireflies! ๐Ÿชฒ If you're visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, drop in to learn about the glowing wonders that illuminate our backyards and the science behind bioluminescence.

Schaumburg Township District Library's Summer Pop-Up Library is coming to Spring Valley! ๐Ÿ“šโ˜€๏ธ Borrow childrenโ€™s books and...
06/02/2026

Schaumburg Township District Library's Summer Pop-Up Library is coming to Spring Valley! ๐Ÿ“šโ˜€๏ธ Borrow childrenโ€™s books and enjoy stories for FREE. Itโ€™s a great way to keep kids reading and engaged this summer! Ages 18 and under welcome.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, June 3, June 17, July 1 & July 15
๐Ÿ•™ 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“Nature Center

Monarch butterflies are more than just a sign of summer, they're one of nature's most incredible travelers. ๐Ÿฆ‹ Each winte...
05/29/2026

Monarch butterflies are more than just a sign of summer, they're one of nature's most incredible travelers. ๐Ÿฆ‹

Each winter, monarchs migrate thousands of miles to unique habitats in Mexico, where they play an important role both ecologically and culturally. ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒฟ

Take a closer look at the remarkable journey of the monarch butterfly in our latest ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜† blog post: Monarch Migration from a Different Perspective. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.parkfun.com/spring-valley/notes-from-the-valley

๐Ÿ“ท Photo credit: atlasobscura.com

Schoolโ€™s out! Kick off summer break tomorrow with our fun-filled End of School Campfire featuring marshmallow roasting a...
05/28/2026

Schoolโ€™s out! Kick off summer break tomorrow with our fun-filled End of School Campfire featuring marshmallow roasting and a tractor-drawn wagon ride! ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿšœ

๐Ÿ“… Friday, May 29
๐Ÿ•™ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“Nature Center
โ„น๏ธ https://www.parkfun.com/event/end-of-school-campfire

Admission is paid at the event, and children ages 2 and younger are free!

As we spend time outdoors and in our community spaces this Memorial Day, letโ€™s pause to honor and remember our fallen he...
05/25/2026

As we spend time outdoors and in our community spaces this Memorial Day, letโ€™s pause to honor and remember our fallen heroes. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโค๏ธ

Shake, stir and sip at ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€! ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒฟ Learn to craft seasonal, garden inspired cocktails using fresh, spring-harves...
05/20/2026

Shake, stir and sip at ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€! ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒฟ Learn to craft seasonal, garden inspired cocktails using fresh, spring-harvested ingredients! A mocktail is available upon request.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, May 27
๐Ÿ•™ 6-8 p.m.
๐Ÿ“Heritage Farm Visitor Center
๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/42OTrWZ

Reminder! ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒธ If you pre-ordered plants or veggies from our Native Plant & Vegetable Sale, pickup will take place this Sa...
05/15/2026

Reminder! ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒธ If you pre-ordered plants or veggies from our Native Plant & Vegetable Sale, pickup will take place this Saturday and Sunday (May 16 & 17) at Spring Valley! https://www.parkfun.com/event/native-plant-heirloom-vegetable-sale-2

Didnโ€™t pre-order? A limited number of plants and veggies will be available for purchase. ๐Ÿชด๐Ÿ…

PLUS, stop by the Nature Center to check out the exhibit wall celebrating this season of growth.

Address

1111 E Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL
60194

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18479852100

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