sand ridge nature center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 868-0606
Sand Ridge Nature Center offers live native animals, natural history exhibits, hiking trails, naturalist-led nature programs and festivals throughout the year.
Open: Building: M-F 9AM-5PM (March-October), 9AM-4PM (November-February); Grounds & trails open 1 hour earlier; Exhibit room closed on F
Area: Area 3
Area: Area 3
| Pet Friendly | No | Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
Events
live healthy, discover nature! walk
Oct 3, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Oct 6, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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owl prowl
Oct 10, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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fall fungi
Oct 10, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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tuesday mornings are for the birds!
Oct 13, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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wee wonders: owls
Oct 14, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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oak-tober fall colors walk
Oct 17, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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wee wonders: owls
Oct 18, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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birding is accessible: owl edition
Oct 24, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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restoration sunday
Oct 25, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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forest therapy
Oct 25, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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the great sand ridge (tiny) pumpkin hunt
Oct 31, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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the great sand ridge (tiny) pumpkin hunt
Nov 1, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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calumet heritage day
Nov 7, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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live healthy, discover nature! walk
Nov 7, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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gratitude gathering
Nov 7, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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wee wonders: snakes
Nov 11, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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wee wonders: snakes
Nov 15, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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restoration sunday
Nov 15, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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forest therapy
Nov 21, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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