Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Lincoln Marsh Natural Area, Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton, IL.
Our Mission: To increase awareness and appreciation for our connections to the earth and to each other through educational and social experiences in a healthy ecosystem.
06/17/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Kickoff Celebration last week! We had a wonderful time at the Prairie Patch Play area discovering all the fun and adventure the new season has to offer.
06/17/2026
Join us this Saturday for our family open fishing contest, Fish-O-Rama! This annual event is hosted at Northside Park in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes will be awarded for the biggest and most fish. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program will also have a table at the event for participants to learn more about fishing. Beverages will be offered for sale from . Let us know you’re coming: https://bit.ly/4xwOMqB
Today’s Marsh Moment: A busy marsh resident has been hard at work collecting grasses along the water’s edge. Can you guess who it is? Watch closely and share your answer in the comments!
06/16/2026
Discover the wonders of science and nature in this hands-on class full of adventure and exploration! Register today: bit.ly/4jOuanj
06/16/2026
📸 Happy Nature Photography Day! 🌿
Enjoy these beautiful views of Lincoln Marsh captured by our Outdoor Educator, David Chase. Nature always has something worth photographing!
06/15/2026
While the brightly colored male Red-Winged Blackbird often gets all the attention, the female is a remarkable bird in her own right! Her streaky brown feathers provide excellent camouflage as she builds a carefully woven nest among cattails and other wetland plants. These hidden nests help protect eggs and young chicks from predators while keeping them close to important food sources. Next time you hear the familiar calls of Red-Winged Blackbirds at Lincoln Marsh, see if you can spot a female hard at work raising the next generation.
06/14/2026
Summer Camp Fun! Fishing Fever is off to a great start! Campers learned the basics of fishing safety, how to bait a hook, and how to cast before heading to the pond at Rathje Park for a couple of days of fishing fun. 🎣
Due to popular demand, we've opened an additional session of Fishing Fever on July 7–8! Register today: bit.ly/4xrCY9b
06/13/2026
Get ready to get muddy! Nature Discovery Camp the week of June 22–26 includes our annual International Mud Day celebration. It’s one of our most popular camp traditions that campers look forward to every summer! Spots are still available, so register today: bit.ly/4hsPKv1
Today’s Marsh Moment: A female snapping turtle walking the trails at Lincoln Marsh. This is a common sight in late spring and early summer as female snapping turtles leave the water in search of a suitable place to lay their eggs. If you encounter one, be sure to give her plenty of space and let her continue on her important journey. 🐢