Celery Bog Nature Area — Wildlife Passport

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Nature preserve · West central · 62 mi away

One hundred and ninety-five acres of marsh and wet woods that draw migrating waterfowl each spring.

MarshWet woodsOpen water

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Plan your visit

HoursDaylight hours, dawn to dusk · open now

FeeFree

Best seasonsApril to October, with spring migration in late April

ParkingMain lot at the entrance

EntrancesMain entrance

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesNature center, Observation decks, Paved paths

Official infoWebsite

Trails

Easy, pavedBog Loop · 1.8 mi

EasyNorth Woods Trail · 1.2 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Observe three different pollinators

Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles all count. Suggestions may stay unconfirmed.

Check in at three curated destinations. No continuous tracking is ever used.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

9 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal hours and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Park district listing · Reviewed August 2026