Contact
We love to hear from visitors to the South Shore Nature Sanctuary. You may email [email protected], or submit a message below. To volunteer, please send us a message below and we will notify you of the next volunteer opportunity!
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Getting to the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is located in South Shore, Chicago, just next to the South Shore Beach / behind the South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649).
Paid public parking is available in two parking lots at the Cultural Center, which are an easy walk to the main entrance to the Sanctuary.
Additionally, there are bus and Metra stops within a block as well as bike parking on the beach walkway.
Paid public parking is available in two parking lots at the Cultural Center, which are an easy walk to the main entrance to the Sanctuary.
Additionally, there are bus and Metra stops within a block as well as bike parking on the beach walkway.
How to enjoy the Sanctuary:
The Sanctuary is protected for everyone to experience Chicago's unique native ecosystems as they might have been before people lived in this area. It is maintained by Chicago Park District Natural Areas staff, contractors, and volunteers with the Community Stewardship Program.
1. Please do not cut flowers. Doing so is harmful to this special ecosystem, and prevents everyone from enjoying its beauty. Take pictures instead!
2. Do not remove plants or insects (including butterfly eggs, caterpillars, & pupae). Please leave them to live happily where they belong!
3. Place garbage in a trash can or carry it out with you.
4. Dismount your bike while in the Sanctuary, for everyone's safety.
5. Dogs are not allowed in Park District Natural Areas, as they may disturb birds and animals.
Thank you for helping this place thrive for the community, future generations, and all of the plants and animals who call it home!
1. Please do not cut flowers. Doing so is harmful to this special ecosystem, and prevents everyone from enjoying its beauty. Take pictures instead!
2. Do not remove plants or insects (including butterfly eggs, caterpillars, & pupae). Please leave them to live happily where they belong!
3. Place garbage in a trash can or carry it out with you.
4. Dismount your bike while in the Sanctuary, for everyone's safety.
5. Dogs are not allowed in Park District Natural Areas, as they may disturb birds and animals.
Thank you for helping this place thrive for the community, future generations, and all of the plants and animals who call it home!