Community
Hidden Ponds in Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for a guided tour of the wet areas of Thorn Creek Woods on our Hidden Ponds Hike, Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Discover vernal ponds, listen for READ MORE
Nature
Blog Posts
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 8, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Here we are with the second official “kolumn,” two days after the first. Already behind on my goal of publishing one a day. That’s okay, though. Yesterday saw the publication of two READ MORE
Community
Tom Skilling to Headline Park Forest Climate Forum
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- WGN-TV/Channel 9 meteorologist Tom Skilling will be the keynote speaker for a public forum on “Climate Change: The Issues, the Consequences, the Challenges” at St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest on June READ MORE
Environmental
Village Adopts New Climate Action and Resilience Plan
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is taking action to prepare the community for the future impacts of climate change. Park Forest board members Monday night unanimously approved a Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The new READ MORE
Community
Beginning Birding for Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Impress your friends this spring with your birding smarts and binocular savvy. Come to get an early start with this popular hobby – bird watching. Learn key shapes, markings, habits, and songs for our most READ MORE
Arts
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park to Host Annual Benefit Dinner
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University reports that the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University is preparing to host its annual benefit dinner al fresco “amidst the park’s unparalleled collection.” On September 15th, READ MORE
Arts
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 5, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Looking for things to do around Park Forest this week? We’ve got you covered. Wednesday, August 8 is Unity Day in Park Forest and everyone is invited for a night on READ MORE
Community
Creek Walk for Kids Coming Up at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to the Creek Walk for Kids, to be held at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Sunday, August 12. Between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., children READ MORE