Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2017
Wednesday Morning Walkers
Discover the wonders of the woods in a weekly morning walk. Wednesday Morning Walkers meets every Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. and is free for ages 13 years to adult. Walkers new to the program must register two days before they first hike.
Woods Music Songfest, March 17
Come celebrate the woods with music at Thorn Creek’s Woods Music songfest, Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. featuring Phil Cooper and Susan Urban of February Sky, bassists Chris Kondrath and Julian Pat Romane, plus Ingrid Krizan on cello.
Phil Cooper is well known for his beautiful arrangements of traditional ballads and tunes. His exceptional guitar playing provides the perfect melodic setting for each song this band performs. Susan Urban, a well-respected song writer, provides both lead and harmony vocals as well as solid rhythm guitar back-up.
Ingrid Krizan is a Thorn Creek naturalist by day and concert cellist by night, who weaves nature narratives into musical renditions fitting to the season. Her offerings strive to underline the relevant connections between life, nature, and human-conceived art music.
On acoustic and upright basses, Christopher Kondrath and Julian Pat Romane provide their unique blend of improv tunes. Christopher formerly played with “The Flock” and served as sideman for the legendary Elmo James, among others. Julian, Professor of DoubleBass at Bradley University and freelancer in many regional professional orchestras, feels equally at home playing Rush or Rachmaninoff.
With the generous donation of the musicians’ time and expertise all proceeds will benefit Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. Woods Music tickets are on sale now! Cost is $10. Program is for those older than 12 years. Seating is limited and it is recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance.
Vixen’s Trek, March 25
Be the fox, following your daily routine along Thorn Creek trails! On “Vixen’s Trek” Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. we’ll look for signs of active bird and mammal neighbors. Call and listen to find your fox mate and prey, scout out den sites for spring, sniff and mark logs, cache food, mark your territory, and above all, keep out of the way of the coyotes!
This program to see Thorn Creek Woods from the vulpine perspective is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon Society in a partnership with Thorn Creek Nature Center to provide quality environmental education in our area.
The “Vixen’s Trek” is a free program is for children younger than 12 years old. Children younger than 6 years must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required by Thursday, March 23.
Spring Clean Up Day, March 26
Shake the winter blahs and come help in the annual Spring Clean Up Day, Sunday, March 26, noon to 4 p.m. There will be indoor and outdoor work to be done in preparation for the spring season. Bring a lunch and gloves and dress for the weather. Refreshments provided. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult, and registration is required for a group of 6 people or more.
Nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thorn Creek Nature Preserve, the nature center resides in a small white wooden church building built in the1860’s and houses several displays for both adults and children. Top your day off by exploring Thorn Creek Nature Center which offers a bird viewing window, children’s science corner, displays for children and adults, and our Eugene Schwartz Memorial Library packed with books on local history and nature! Stop in and learn about mammals, Illinois fossils, insects, birds and much more! Visit our tracks exhibit to help you figure out the owner of the footprints in the mud.
At nearly 1000 acres, Thorn Creek Nature Preserve is home to majestic oaks, hickory trees, white-tailed deer, owls, woodpeckers and much more. Trails are quite muddy this time of year and the woods are still cool, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear boots.
For more information or to register, please contact Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest at 708-747-6320 or [email protected]. The nature center is open Friday and Sunday, closed on Saturdays, from noon to 4 p.m. and trails are open daily, dawn to dusk.
Source: http://tcwoods.org/
