The South Shore Nature Sanctuary is a 6-acre natural area within the Chicago Park District, consisting of native ecosystems and plants that are indigenous to our midwestern landscape. It is located on Lake Michigan in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, and is open year round.
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Join us for monthly workdays on the third Saturday of the month from April to October, 10am - 12pm.
As the season kicks off, special events will be added to the website, shared on Instagram, and included in our volunteer mailing list. Follow us to stay up to date!
Keep the Sanctuary clean, learn how to manage and root out invasive species, nurture native pollinators, and make room for diverse ecosystems on our monthly workdays.
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