West Ridge Nature Preserve is a 24-acre nature preserve developed on land the City bought from Rosehill cemetery along Western Ave, just south of Peterson Ave. It opened in Sept. 2015. It has a 4.5-acre pond, woodlands, wetlands, prairie and savanna habitats. The walk is on paved paths. Participants will need to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. This walk is led by Tom Murphy, who is a member of the Park Advisory Council for the Nature Preserve and is the site steward..

The Park District limits groups to 10 people and so registration for the event is required. Register no later than September 26.

Sunscreen and insect repellant will be available, but there are no restroom facilities. The entrance to the nature preserve is on Western Ave. at Ardmore Ave.