Get away to Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens! Naturally a great place to explore, learn and discover some of nature’s wonders.

Looking for a great way to get some exercise with the family? Need to get away from the strains of the daily grind? Just want to connect with nature? Try a hike on one of our trails.

Hoping to instill a love of nature in your children or grandchildren?  Looking for helpful gardening tips?  Check out our programs for learners of all ages.

Take some time to check out our gardens.  Smell the roses, check out the cultivars, and get some ideas for your own backyard.

Want to learn more about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees? Discover the wild side of Lake Katherine and learn what flies, crawls, and grows along our shore.

Have a little time to spare?  Want to meet new people? Do you have a talent to share or do you want to develop a new one? Then come and give us a hand; volunteers are always welcome!

Can you help us to preserve Lake Katherine for future generations and expand for the current ones? Your contributions are always greatly appreciated.

Let nature be your guide; come visit and we’ll show you why they call it the great outdoors.

Video of the E.G. Simpson Clubhouse

Calling All Crafters

Lake Katherine Nature Center will have a craft fair as part of their Monarch Butterfly Fest Sunday September 19, 2010. Applications for crafters are being taken now.

Event Information

Crafters Application

For any questions call Marian or Brenda at Lake Katherine 708/361-1873