TCAS Volunteers Staff
THORN CREEK NATURE CENTER
TCA members continue to staff the nature center at 247 Monee Road in south Park Forest. Guided bird walks and trail monitoring are open to public participation the second Wednesday of each month. Lack of funding made the volunteer program necessary, and it is the hope of all involved that the center's finances will be renewed in the near future. To join the volunteers call Aura Duke at 708-748-6407.

     TCAS GRANTS!
The TCAS Grants Committee provides financial support for local projects that promote environmental education and the protection and enhancement of wildlife and the environment. Grants are not to exceed $500 per program and are available to schools and local organizations. Download the 2010-11 application here and return by October 15, 2011. Questions should be directed to Bob: 708-747-2047 or Dory: 708-481-3166.

     TCAS SCHOLARSHIPS!
The TCAS Ecology Scholarship is awarded to a student or a teacher for elementary or secondary education who is interested in attending an environmental workshop or enrolling in a college credit course in environmental studies. They must be in the TCAS area and the scholarship will not exceed $500.
Submit two references, print the application and mail P.O. Box 895, Park Forest Illinois, 60466. Questions should be directed to Bob: 708-747-2047 or Dory: 708-481-3166.

TCAS PLANT SALE
PICK-UP
JUNE 2nd 9AM TO NOON - IZAAK WALTON HOMEWOOD
RIDGE ROAD 1/4 MILE WEST OF HALSTED


    2011-2012 FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE!!
Click here to view and download the Field Trip list. Its a doozy!!

BARTEL GRASSLANDS?
What's Up with them??
It's the 10th year anniversary, that's what!!
In just ten years, restoration steward Dick Riner and a slew of volunteers have brought Bartel Grasslands from a farmstead and insignificant part of the Forest Preserve of Cook County to a nationally recognized restored grassland and bird conservation area. Come on down and find out from the steward himself the history of the 640 acre grassland restoration projectand how you can volunteer to help in this important project to restore habitat to it's native plants and animals. Then enjoy the many other festivities to celebrate the birthday.
Parking is available at the corner of Flossmoor Rd. and Central Ave. as well as the lot just to the west also on Flossmoor rd.
See you there?

www.BartelGrassland.org
Visit the Website and SAVE this date MAY 20, 2012
Bartel Grassland 10th Anniversary Celebration!!