Underground Railroad Walks
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.
Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.8 miles.
Celebrate the start of the season with a guided walk while looking for signs of spring. Light refreshments will be […]
Join this bird walk designed for teens (13-19). Learn about our local birds and how to use binoculars. Parents/guardians welcome, […]
Spend your time on break, outside! Enjoy a chance to try your hand at several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover […]
Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and […]
Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Be a community scientist for an evening as we listen for frog calls and other creatures of the night. Ages […]
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles (Burnham Greenway Trail […]
Join Chicago Ornithological on a spring migration bird walk. Bring binoculars, some are available to borrow. For more information, contact […]
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