Lake View Nature Center News

New Seed to Sky Nature Preschool

Seed to Sky

We are excited to launch our new Seed to Sky Nature Preschool at the Lake View Nature Center!

Children will learn science, math, literacy, and gross and fine motor skills through activities such as finding animal tracks, observing birds, digging for insects, measuring trees, studying snowflakes, and much more. We focus on the social-emotional development of children, encouraging teamwork, resilience, and creativity. Our instructors will help foster a love for the environment, teaching the importance of stewardship and connection to the world around them.

OBTPD Wins IPRA Outstanding Program Award

IPRA Outstanding Program Award

The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is pleased to announce its Animal Care Assistant Mentoring Program (ACAMP) was selected as the winner of the 2026 Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Outstanding Program Award (Division I). The Park District’s award was recently announced at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/IPRA Annual Conference in Chicago.