Bring your class to Stillman:
Stillman Nature Center offers programs for school children throughout the year. Classes at the Center are taught by our Naturalist.
List of programs open to the public. For many events, it is highly recommended to call (847) 428-OWLS (6957) or email stillmanGHO@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
Stillman's Executive Director, Mark Spreyer, has been bringing owls to school classes, garden clubs, wildlife conferences and other groups for nearly twenty-five years. Now's the time to schedule Mark and our knowledgeable volunteers to talk to your group.
Currently, Stillman is home to the following Birds of Prey:
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Snowy Owl
Barn Owl
Broad-winged Hawk
Eastern Screech-owl
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Great Horned Owl
Peregrine Falcon
Download a copy of the Trail map (in PDF)
Click the link below to learn more about Mark Spreyer's book,
"Natural Digressions."
Click below to read some of the nature articles written by Stillman's naturalist, Mark Spreyer.
You might have seen some of these columns in the Daily Herald.
Announcements
Nature Articles
Get a copy of Mark Spreyer's book - “Natural Digressions”
Download Trail Map
Meet the Birds of Prey
Owl Outreach Program
Events and Public Programs
School Programs
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NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK
It’s time for our annual New Year’s Day walk along Stillman’s trails. Over the years, we’ve seen everything from bluebirds to the remains of coyote kills. If you like winter, don’t like football, or just want to greet 2025 outdoors; this is the walk for you. Time: 10:00AM
