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CEDAR LAKE NATURE CENTER
CARBONDALE ILLINOIS
The Cedar Lake Nature Center is designed grow out of while being firmly grounded in the landscape. Cedar Lake is a gateway to the Shawnee National Forest and a wide variety recreational and historical activities in this unique part of Illinois. The Nature Center is meant to be a hub and orientation point for recreational bicycling, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. The Center offers exhibits giving insights in to the historical and ecological importance of the lake and surrounding environment. The walls and roof are designed to be seeded with vegetation and the majority of the materials are sourced locally.