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. |
WILDFLOWER WALK
May 4, 2025
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
May 6, 2025
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WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
May 11, 2025
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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
May 13, 2025
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WEE WONDERS
May 14, 2025
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ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
May 17, 2025
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK
May 17, 2025
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WEE WONDERS
May 18, 2025
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WEE WONDERS
Jun 1, 2025
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK
Jun 7, 2025
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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS
Jun 7, 2025
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HERP HIKE
Jun 8, 2025
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WEE WONDERS
Jun 11, 2025
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BIRDING IS ACCESSIBLE
Jun 14, 2025
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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS
Jun 14, 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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