Heller Nature
Center
2821 Ridge Road
847.433.6901
HellerNatureCenter.org
Live Naturally
Oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna and natural
wetlands are an oasis for native plants and animals at this
97-acre preserve. Heller has been under public stewardship
since 1977 where careful resource management, including
restoration and controlled burns, provides a taste of an
authentic native landscape. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in our
woodlands, visit our nature exhibit, participate in a program,
play in Wander Woods and explore our three miles of trails. At
Heller, every season is the perfect season to enjoy the great
outdoors!
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Sat 9am-3pm
The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
REGISTRATION STARTS
Wed Jul 19 at 7am for residents.
Wed July 26 at 9am for nonresidents.
Online at pdhp.org (Fastest)
In-person (Fast)
• At the Recreation Center of Highland Park 7am-7pm,
7 days a week.
• At Heller Nature Center 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Drop-off* at Heller Nature Center (Slow)
Staff
During normal business hours. Cash or check only.
Manager
Jessica Reyes
[email protected]
Naturalist
Leah Holloway
[email protected]
Meghan Meredith
[email protected]
Office Coordinator
Sue Monsen
[email protected]
Proud to Support:
Mail in* (Slowest)
Park District of Highland Park
Attn: Registration
636 Ridge Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Check only.
*No immediate confirmation. Registration will be processed
randomly the following business day.
The Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights is a list of ten activities
that every child should have the right to do, and we want to
make it possible for every kid to experience these activities.
Almost every Heller program fulfills one or more of the
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights; join us outside!
For more information on the Children’s Outdoor Bill of
Rights, visit hellernaturecenter.org
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Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp.org