Starry Night Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.
Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.
Warm up with a quick walk on the trail then get down with dance.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light […]
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride while learning about who Marshall “Major” Taylor […]
Celebrate spring with arts and crafts inspired by the changing season. Ages 18 & up or ages 13-17 w/adult.
Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor recreation activities.
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride. ~ 5 miles.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities.
Observe bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, play party games and better the environment.
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and learn the significance of why reading the stars […]
Come be a citizen scientist for an evening as we listen to and document our local frogs. Space is limited. […]
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Come along for a guided walk to explore spring ephemerals in bloom.
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.