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SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER
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

Wheelchair Accessible

Nature Center Building is accessible, outside limited.

Events

WEE WONDERS Jun 11, 2025

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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jun 19, 2025

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JUNETEENTH JUBILEE Jun 21, 2025

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NIGHT OF THE FROGS/NOCHE DE LAS RANAS Jul 1, 2025

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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Jul 5, 2025

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RED, WHITE, AND... BLACK? Jul 6, 2025

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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jul 12, 2025

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WEE WONDERS Jul 13, 2025

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WEE WONDERS Jul 16, 2025

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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jul 19, 2025

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SAND RIDGE CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE Jul 26, 2025

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THE "FREEDOM TRAIL" BUS & WALKING TOUR Jul 26, 2025

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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Aug 2, 2025

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WEE WONDERS Aug 3, 2025

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAMP Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025

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WEE WONDERS Aug 6, 2025

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THE "FREEDOM TRAIL" BUS & WALKING TOUR Aug 23, 2025

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SENSORY STROLL Aug 24, 2025

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SIT 'N' SIP: HUMMINGBIRDS Aug 30, 2025

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CELEBRACIÓN DE RAÍCES / CELEBRATION OF ROOTS Sep 13, 2025

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