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
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
be a better birder: getting started
Aug 27, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
w
live healthy, discover nature! walk
Sep 5, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o s
tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Sep 8, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
wee wonders: fall colors
Sep 9, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
d o
wee wonders: fall colors
Sep 13, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
d o
tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Sep 15, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
teen exploration day: pond dipping
Sep 19, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
restoration sunday
Sep 20, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Sep 22, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
owl prowl
Sep 25, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
forest therapy
Sep 27, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Sep 29, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
live healthy, discover nature! walk
Oct 3, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o s
tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Oct 6, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
owl prowl
Oct 10, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
fall fungi
Oct 10, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Oct 13, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
wee wonders: owls
Oct 14, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
d o
oak-tober fall colors walk
Oct 17, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
o
wee wonders: owls
Oct 18, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
d o
THINGS TO DO
EVENTS
DINING
ACCOMMODATIONS
PLAN YOUR TRIP
BLOG
MEETINGS
SPORTS
GROUP TOURS
SOCIAL EVENTS
MEDIA
MEMBERSHIP
ABOUT US
FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
TRIP ADVISOR
CONTACT US SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY & DISCLAIMER ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
© Copyright 2001-2026 Visit Chicago Southland. All Rights Reserved. Developed by J Rudny, LLC
4801 Southwick Drive, Suite 225 | Matteson, IL 60443-3102
(708) 895-8200 | Toll Free (888) 895-8233 | FAX (708) 895-8288