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Evening Walk & Night Sky Observation at Sand Ridge Nature Center

March 07 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Ave.

South Holland, IL 60473

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Description

Join Sand Ridge Nature Center for an evening walk and telescope views of the night sky leading up to the following week’s total lunar eclipse.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 6-8 p.m. March 7, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-868-0606

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/evening-walk-night-sky-observation/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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