The Andresen Nature Center features displays of local wildlife, insects, and flora found along the local watershed of the Upper Mississippi River. Located within 100 yards of the Mississippi River and adjacent to Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL, the Center is dedicated to providing insight, information, appreciation, and conservation of our local natural resources.
2018 Upcoming Scheduled Events (more to come...):
March 11: Fulton High School Environthon team practice
March 20: University of Illinois Master Naturalist Program, Intro (5 - 9pm)
April 17: Fulton Brownie Girl Scout Troop - Planting "bee-safe" flowers (4:30 - 5:30pm)
April 21: Science Event / Earth Day
May 5: Dutch Days Festival (10am - 5pm, Saturday Only)
May: Science on Sundays (TBA)
June: Day Camp w/ Stacy (Monday - Thursday: 9am - Noon)
July: Day Camp w/ Stacy (Monday - Thursday: 9am - Noon)
August: Wapsi Wranglers at Heritage Canyon (Date TBA)
September 29 & 30: Fall Festival in Heritage Canyon and Andresen Nature Center (10am - 4pm)
December 1: Christmas Walk in Heritage Canyon (Noon - 7pm)
The Andresen Nature Center is open for scheduled City of Fulton special events, and is available for school field trips, continuing education programs, and private tours. The Nature Center is also available for meetings and private party events, including nature-themed birthday parties! The use of a full kitchen is included in any rental. For more information, contact the Nature Center at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call (815) 208–7059.
