Sand Ridge Campus Events

  • Evening Stroll

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Enjoy the extended daylight of summer on an after-hours 1-mile guided walk.

    Free Registration Required
  • Campfire Cooking

    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn how to set up a safe and clean campground kitchen, use a stove, start a fire and prepare breakfast.

    Free Registration Required
  • Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free Registration Required
  • Birding By Ear

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us for a birding adventure to learn some mnemonics and other tips to ID birds by their songs.

    Free Registration Required
  • Night of the Frogs/ Noche de las Ranas

    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 16 & up.

    Free Registration Required
  • Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free Registration Required
  • Juneteenth Reflection Hike

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Self-guided Juneteenth reflection hike exploring freedom, resilience and belonging through thoughtful prompts.

    Free
  • Teen Restoration Sunday

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 12 & up.

    Free Registration Required
  • Red, White & Black

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    As part of America 250, join us for a walk and presentation to search for local woodpeckers and learn about their amazing traits.

    Free Registration Required
  • Freedom in Nature Self-Guided Reflection Hike

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    As part of America 250, explore freedom and resilience in nature while celebrating Independence Day through guided reflection prompts along the trail.

    Free
  • Wild Edibles Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about wild plants with culinary and medicinal uses on a casual walk.

    Free Registration Required
  • Wee Wonders: Pollinators

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free Registration Required
  • Summer Stargazing

    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Take a short walk and learn how to read a sky map and identify summer constellations.

    Free Registration Required
  • Wee Wonders: Pollinators

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free Registration Required
  • Mothing

    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Kick off National Moth Week by learning how to attract and observe these misunderstood nocturnal insects.

    Free Registration Required
  • Natural Dyes Workshop

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn how to turn natural materials into fabric dyes. Color a bandana or bring your own 100% cotton item. Ages 10 & up.

    Free Registration Required
  • Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free Registration Required
  • Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free Registration Required