Sand Ridge Nature Center

The Sand Ridge Nature Center, located in Chicago Heights, IL, is a 585-acre nature-based education and recreation area. It offers a rich variety of educational experiences through live native animals, natural history exhibits, hiking trails, and naturalist-led programs and festivals. The center serves as an educational hub under the Forest Preserves of Cook County, featuring interactive exhibits and knowledgeable staff guiding visitors through the natural and cultural history of the area. It supports K-12 students with hybrid learning programs aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.