About the Douglas-Hart Nature Center

The Nature Center

The Visitor Center is open seven days a week, year round. It features interpretive exhibits, sensory displays, and live critters to be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. A bird observation area allows you to enjoy birds and other critters close up.
The Discovery Den is a popular place just for kids! Children are invited to explore, play, and have a good time with our bat cave, puppet show area, x-ray machine, camping area, and toys.
Our nature library provides a cozy atmosphere for reading books, persuing field guides, watching videos, or viewing birds and other critters all while relaxing next to a cozy fireplace.
The Badger Burrow, a nature gift area, offers hard to find nature items, books, videos, puppets, items from recycled materials, and clothing bearing the nature center logo.
The classrooms are available for rental, contact the nature center for more information, 217-235-4644.
A picnic area is available for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. No ground fires or grills permitted.

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Douglas-Hart Nature Center
2204 DeWitt Avenue East
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
Phone:  217-235-4644
Fax:  217-234-3969

E-mail: douglashartnc@consolidated.net