SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606
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Sand Ridge Nature Center offers live native animals, natural history exhibits, hiking trails, naturalist-led nature programs and festivals throughout the year.
Open: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-5PM; WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM; Exhibit Room closed on Fridays
Area: Area 3
Area: Area 3
Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
ARCHAEOLOGY DAY Sep 14, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
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South Holland, IL
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SAND RIDGE HERITAGE DAY Nov 23, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
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South Holland, IL
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SAND RIDGE: CALUMET HERITAGE DAY Nov 23, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
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South Holland, IL
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HOLIDAY PAST Dec 8, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
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South Holland, IL
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MLK DAY OF SERVICE Jan 20, 2025
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WALKS AND PRESENTATIONS Feb 22, 2025
- Feb 23, 2025
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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WOMEN IN THE WILDS EXPO Mar 29, 2025
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County
, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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