Heller Nature
Center
2821 Ridge Road
847.433.6901
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 18 at 7am for residents.
Wed July 25 at 9am for non-residents.
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)
During normal business hours. Cash or check only.
Staff
Manager
Jessica Reyes
[email protected]
Naturalist
Meghan Meredith
[email protected]
Naturalist
Trisha Roon
[email protected]
Office Coordinator
Sue Monsen
[email protected]
Proud to Support:
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
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.
For detailed information regarding online registration and other
registration options, see page 94.
Stay up-to-date when adverse weather affects the programs
and events that are important to you. See page 92 for more
information.
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Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp.org