Keay Nature Center Enhancement Project

About the Project
Keay Nature Center History
History of Keay Nature Center to come…
The Inception of the Project
More soon…
Planning Goal and Outcomes
The goal of the Keay improvements was simply to enhance pathways in need of repair, and to introduce a new way to enjoy the park, through the introduction of “Nature Play” areas, created using tree material from Park District parks.
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Project Timeline
April 2023
Nature play space designs are created for along the pathways in the park.
Work Begins
Pathway updates and nature play bump-out spaces are created and near completion.
Nature Play Space material is installed.
The enhanced Keay Nature Center will be officially "opened" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an Earth Day celebration.
Updates
April 2023
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Join us on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day, and enjoy Keay’s enhancements!
EARTH DAY AT KEAY
- All Ages
- Saturday, April 22
- 10 am-Noon
- Keay Nature Center, Hibbard Rd & Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091
- FREE FAMILY EVENT
November 2022
The project is near completion.
October 2022
The bid for this project has been approved by the Board, and work is underway. The entire project should be completed by the end of the year, including bump-outs for the nature play areas distributed around the park adjacent to the path.
June 2022
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