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The Douglas-Hart Nature Center
is located on DeWitt Avenue East at the eastern edge of Mattoon, Illinois.
The Center was established to recreate and maintain three native habitats of Illinois
-- the prairie, deciduous forest, and wetland --
as they appeared before intensive use by modern humans.
These photos by Ron Ghere.
Helen Douglas-Hart established the Douglas-Hart Nature Center in the late 1960s. Over the years, more than 65 acres of agricultural land have been transformed into natural habitats characteristic of east central Illinois. Over two miles of groomed trails wind throughout prairie, forest, and wetland habitats.
Douglas-Hart Nature Center has been offering quality environmental education programs to public and private groups for more than 10 years. A naturalist is available to provide interpretive sessions on site or in schools.
Our Mission: Through the responsible stewardship of Helen Douglas-Hart’s gifts, the Douglas-Hart Foundation will be a leader in promoting the appreciation, enjoyment, and conservation of our natural resources by providing quality programs for all ages.
