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. |
MEET OUR BIRDS Oct 13, 2024
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South Holland, IL
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FOREST THERAPY Nov 2, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Nov 2, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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OWL-O-WEEN PROWL Nov 2, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
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South Holland, IL
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TEEN EXPLORATION DAYS Nov 7, 2024
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MEET OUR BIRDS Nov 10, 2024
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South Holland, IL
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WEE WONDERS @ SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER Nov 13, 2024
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South Holland, IL
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SAND RIDGE: CALUMET HERITAGE DAY Nov 23, 2024
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WALK OFF THAT TURKEY Nov 29, 2024
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South Holland, IL
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WE'RE 'OWL' EARS! @ SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER Nov 30, 2024
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South Holland, IL
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HOLIDAY PAST Dec 8, 2024
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MLK DAY OF SERVICE Jan 20, 2025
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WALKS AND PRESENTATIONS Feb 22, 2025
- Feb 23, 2025
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South Holland, IL
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WOMEN IN THE WILDS EXPO Mar 29, 2025
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South Holland, IL
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