Loteria (Bingo)
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Come play this traditional, fun Mexican game, with a nature twist. All ages welcome. Bilingual.
Come play this traditional, fun Mexican game, with a nature twist. All ages welcome. Bilingual.
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and […]
Take steps towards your health goals during this light, 1-mile nature walk.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3 to 4-mile walk led by our nature education staff.
Take a closer look at Sand Ridge Nature Center’s birds. Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their […]
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Join staff as we explore and look for winter’s resident birds. Binoculars available for lending.
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop-in […]
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts, […]
Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
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.
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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Sign UpThe 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.