SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606
Owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Sand Ridge Nature Center emphasizes the natural history of the Calumet region. Enjoy public programs, special events, live animals, interactive interpretive displays and 3.75 miles of self-guiding hiking trails though diverse habitats.
Contact: Naturalist Staff
Open: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-4:30PM; WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM; Exhibit Room closed on Fridays
Area: Area 3
Group Rates: Free (groups of 15+ please register three weeks in advance)
Operating Season: Open year-round
Suggested Length of Tour: 1-3 hours
Open: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-4:30PM; WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM; Exhibit Room closed on Fridays
Area: Area 3
Group Rates: Free (groups of 15+ please register three weeks in advance)
Operating Season: Open year-round
Suggested Length of Tour: 1-3 hours
| Wheelchair Accessible | Nature Center Building is accessible, outside limited. |
EARTH DAY Apr 22, 2023
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FOREST TEA PARTY May 6, 2023
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK May 6, 2023
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DIA DE LAS MADRES WALK May 10, 2023
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WEE WONDERS: NATURE IN BLOOM May 10, 2023
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WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY May 13, 2023
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MEET OUR BIRDS May 14, 2023
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WELLNESS IN THE WOODS May 20, 2023
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, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Jun 17, 2023
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South Holland, IL
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ARCHAEOLOGY DAY Sep 9, 2023
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, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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