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 .
Staff
Manager Jessica Reyes jreyes @ pdhp . org
Office Coordinator Sue Monsen smonsen @ pdhp . org
Naturalist Meghan Meredith mmeredith @ pdhp . org
Program Supervisor Trisha Roon troon @ pdhp . org
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
REGISTRATION STARTS Wed Apr 25 at 7am for residents . Wed May 2 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 ) During normal business hours . Cash or check only .
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 .
44 Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp . org