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 Nov 14 at 7am for residents.
Wed Nov 21 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
Staff
Manager
Jessica Reyes
[email protected]
Drop-off* at Heller Nature Center (Slow)
Naturalist
Meghan Meredith
[email protected]
Office Coordinator
Sue Monsen
[email protected]
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.
For detailed information regarding online registration and other
registration options, see page 90.
Stay up-to-date when adverse weather affects the programs
and events that are important to you. See page 88 for more
information.
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