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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: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-5PM; WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM; Exhibit Room closed on Fridays

Area: Area 3
Wheelchair Accessible Yes


Events
MEET OUR BIRDS Oct 13, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
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
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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OWL-O-WEEN PROWL Nov 2, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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TEEN EXPLORATION DAYS Nov 7, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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MEET OUR BIRDS Nov 10, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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WEE WONDERS @ SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER Nov 13, 2024
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Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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SAND RIDGE: CALUMET HERITAGE DAY Nov 23, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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WALK OFF THAT TURKEY Nov 29, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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WE'RE 'OWL' EARS! @ SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER Nov 30, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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HOLIDAY PAST Dec 8, 2024
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County , 15891 Paxton Avenue
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
Sand Ridge Nature Center
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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