Andresen Nature Center

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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.

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 (815) 208-7059 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Like Us! on Facebook.

National Geographic Link: https://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/content/andresen-nature-center/msp29a9562af8eac54bc

2018 Video: Andresen Nature Center (Video produced and narrated by students from Fulton High School, Business Education class taught by Jeffrey Hoese)

2019 Events: (Note: Check back often, as more events may be added or some event dates may change.)

February 17: Early American Crafters Meeting (3:00 PM)

February 21: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

February 24: Bee Keeping Seminar, Mike Kramer (1:00 PM)

March 21: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

April 18: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

April 22: Earth Day

April 28: Bee Keeping Seminar, Mike Kramer (1:00 PM)

May 4: Dutch Days Festival (10am - 5pm, Saturday Only)

May 16: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

May 20: World Bee Day

June 8: Bluegrass Festival at Heritiage Canyon

June 20: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

July 7: Bee Keeping Seminar, Mike Kramer (1:00 PM)

July 18: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

August 15: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

September 8: Bee Keeping Seminar, Mike Kramer (1:00 PM)

September 19: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

October 5 & 6: Fall Festival in Heritage Canyon and Andresen Nature Center (10am - 4pm)

October 17: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

November 3: Bee Keeping Seminar, Mike Kramer (1:00 PM)

November: (Thursday Date TBA) NAG Meeting/Potluck Dinner (6:00 PM)

November 21: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

December 7: Christmas Walk at Andresen Nature Center & Heritage Canyon (Noon - 9pm)

December 19: Whiteside County Senior Services (10:00 AM - Noon)

City, State Zip

Fulton, IL 61252

Media

Andresen Nature Center 2018 This 2018 video was produced and narrated by students of Fulton High School's Business Education class under the direction of Jeffrey Hoese