Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover the Calumet Region’s rich heritage and cultural history through regional activities, […]
Discover the Calumet Region’s rich heritage and cultural history through regional activities, […]
Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complimentary hot drinks and bagels. […]
Learn the basics of fire building and the different types of campfires. […]
Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under […]
Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with […]
Families, make a tasty treat with us around a campfire. Activities include […]
Join us for an early morning stroll in search of owls followed […]
Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire and self-guided […]
Walk to discover which birds are winter residents and then get warm […]
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Enjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided hunt for signs of animals […]
Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from […]
Learn what it takes to keep our preserves healthy and participate in […]
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Celebrate MLK with a day of service. Join us for a litter […]
Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build […]
Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up […]
Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. […]
Enjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurston’s—an American writer and conservationist—award-winning PBS […]
Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light […]
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. […]
Hike candlelit trails, relax around a campfire or warm up inside with […]
Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light […]
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
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