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Name: Starry Night Walk
Start: 2024-08-31T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-08-31T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Sand Ridge Nature Center

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Starry Night Walk

Sat, August 31 • 7:00 pm

Free

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view of Maple Lake at night with stars in the sky and reflecting on the water

Come for a guided walk, observe the night sky, and learn about the constellations and astronomy.

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Date:: Sat, August 31
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Astronomy, Education, Hiking & Walking, South Cook County

Venue

Sand Ridge Nature Center; 15891 Paxton Ave

South Holland, IL 60473 (view web map)
Phone: 708-868-0606

Organizer

: Sand Ridge Campus
Phone: 708-868-0606
Email: sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov

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Registration Required: Call Sand Ridge Nature Center at 708-868-0606 or email at sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov

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Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.

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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.

Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.

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