Elmwood Dunes Preserve

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Wilmette, IL 60091
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Elmwood Dunes Preserve in Wilmette, IL, is a serene natural area dedicated to preserving the local ecosystem and providing a peaceful retreat for visitors.

With its diverse flora and fauna, the preserve offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and connecting with nature in a tranquil setting.

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4.56 reviews
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Tranquil access
12/9/2021

Great, quiet, entry to see the beach. Very natural. Its not a swimming beach, but it is very prett...

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See and appreciate the original ecology of Lake Michigan's shoreline.
5/6/2020

This is the site of Wilmette's first civic beach (1908). The original limestone stairway (1909) th...

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Hidden gem
4/14/2020

I've lived in Wilmette for 26 years and never knew about the Elmwood Dunes Preserve, let alone visit...

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