The mission of Fullersburg Woods Environmental Education Center is to educate the public about man's influence on DuPage County's natural ecosystems and the inter-relationships with the global environment. More than 35,000 school children visit the Education Center each year to learn about the local natural environment and how they can improve conditions for future generations. Visitor Center - Printed materials for various programs, maps and brochures as well as other information on outdoor activities are available at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center also contains a Living Marsh exhibit detailing the importance of wetlands with live plants and animals. The Environmental Theater, located next to the Visitor Center, hosts programs on a wide variety of topics.
Interpretive signs lead visitors through lowland woods and the restored prairie.
Most of the trail follows Salt Creek, providing visitors with the chance to see beaver, various waterfowl and other creatures that make their homes at the water's edge. Wildflower Trail - Seasonal blooms of many native species of wildflowers can be seen here. The trail starts near the Visitor Center and travels a short distance through the woods and restored prairie. The trail gives access to a number of wildflowers native to DuPage County. Along the way, stop to read the signs that highlight the area's cultural history.