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Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center
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The Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve is closed to the public through August 15 for the bird breeding season, except during scheduled programs. View more information.
Visitor Center Amenities

The Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center offers seasonal bird viewing opportunities for the public.

The Visitor Center also offers an outdoor facility rental for groups. Learn more about the facility rental at Lake Renwick.

The Visitor Center is open free of charge; hours are limited to guided tours and public programs only.

Preserve Amenities

The Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center is located at Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, which offers the following amenities and activities:Download a map of the amenities at Lake Renwick Preserve.

Programs and Events

A variety of fun and educational public programs are hosted seasonally at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center, including bird viewing programs and interpretive hikes. View upcoming programs.
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center and Volunteer
Photograph Courtesy of Ron Molk
Location
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center is located on Renwick Road, east of Route 30, in Plainfield.

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815.727.8700
Hours
Visitor Center:
May 1-August 15: Open for guided tours only - Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon.

August 16-April 30: Closed (except for program dates/times as listed in the Event Calendar).

Preserve:
August 16-February 28: 8 a.m.-Sunset.

March 1-April 30: Closed (except for public program dates/times as listed in the Event Calendar).

May 1-August 15: Open for guided tours only -
Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon.

Other Preserve Access Areas:

Copley Nature Park: 8 a.m.-Sunset
Turtle Lake Access: 8 a.m.-Sunset
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