Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A shave close to Thanksgiving a dozen wild turkeys took a bold stroll in the back yard of Park Forest resident Javier Chavira. “Wild turkeys! 12 of them just came to our bird feeder… ’tis the season!” Mr. Chavira exclaimed in a Facebook post that he shared[Read More…]
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Animals in Autumn for Kids at Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fat and fur and food and flight. Come explore how animals prepare for the cold weather and darker days at Animals in Autumn-For Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Sunday, October 20, 1-3 p.m. Children will create a bird feeder, feel how fat insulates animals and[Read More…]
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 the return of amphibian choruses and explore the marshes of Owl Lake and beyond. These[Read More…]
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 common local birds with crafts, activities, sounds and a hike. Plus create special projects for[Read More…]
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, “Sculpture, Wine, and Dine…where the city meets the prairie,” kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with[Read More…]
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 will be able to walk the creek, make observations, and take measurements to learn about[Read More…]
The Buzz About Eating Cicadas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Taking an afternoon stroll down almost any street in Park Forest, it’s almost impossible to miss the sometimes deafening buzz of the cicadas. Hearing reports that some in the area might be dining on the flying critters, a.k.a. periodical cicadas, eNews Park Forest sought some local expert[Read More…]
