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. |
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SELF-GUIDED WALKS
Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
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LOCAL STORIES OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Feb 28, 2026
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK
Mar 7, 2026
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NATIVE SEED STARTER POTS
Mar 8, 2026
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WEE WONDERS: TURTLES
Mar 11, 2026
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
Mar 14, 2026
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WEE WONDERS: TURTLES
Mar 15, 2026
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WOMEN IN THE WILDS EXPO
Mar 21, 2026
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK
Apr 4, 2026
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
Apr 7, 2026
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WEE WONDERS: WILDFLOWERS
Apr 8, 2026
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WOODCOCK WALK
Apr 11, 2026
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WEE WONDERS: WILDFLOWERS
Apr 12, 2026
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
Apr 14, 2026
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EARTH DAY CRAFT
Apr 19, 2026
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
Apr 21, 2026
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
Apr 28, 2026
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK
May 2, 2026
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
May 5, 2026
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WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: MIGRATION MADNESS
May 9, 2026
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