From its 334-acre location, the Center in Rockford, Illinois offers residential environmental outdoor education, day programs, summer camps, mobile nature programs, challenge courses, birds of prey programs, cross country ski clinics, and special events.

Atwood Environmental Center is located in historic Atwood Park, which encompasses 334 acres of woodland, prairie, river and marsh habitat. Atwood is home to the Birds of Prey program, with owls, hawks and bald eagles in residence for visitors to enjoy.