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Heller Nature Center

Name: Heller Nature Center
Address: 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, 60035, US

2821 Ridge Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

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847-433-6901

Oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna and natural wetlands are an oasis for native plants and animals at this 97-acre preserve of the Park District of Highland Park. 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, or rent cross-country skis and explore our three miles of trails. At Heller, every season is suitable to enjoy the outdoors.

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