EVENTS
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Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
Visit Our Booth at Frankfort Library Earth Awareness Fair
Event Type: Nature activities
Dates: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Frankfort Public Library
Address: 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort, IL
Wolf Lake Wintering Waterfowl Outing
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Wolf Lake/William W. Powers State Recreation Area
Address: Avenue O & E. 126th Place, Chicago, IL
Flycatchers of Illinois and Their Identification
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Frankfort Public Library
Address: 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Bird Walk
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Address: 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL
Monee Reservoir Bird Walk
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Monee Reservoir
Address: Ridgeland Avenue south of Pauling Road
Bird Walk to Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
This event is sponsored by the Homewood Public Works Tree Committee in partnership with Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve and Thorn Creek Audubon.
Plum Creek Meadow Bird Walk
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Plum Creek Meadow
Address: Burnham Ave, north of 223rd St, Cook County, IL (near Chicago Heights)
Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Road Trail
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Rd Trail
Address: Central Ave south of US 30, Matteson, IL
Native Plant Sale and Pre-order Pick-up
Event Type: Native Plant Sale 2026
Pre-order Deadline: March 1
Dates & Time: Saturday, May 16 > 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 17 > 9:00 am - noon
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Native Plant Sale and Pre-order Pick-up
Event Type: Native Plant Sale 2026
Dates & Time: Saturday, May 16 > 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 17 > 9:00 am - noon
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Exploration of Birding Apps
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Frankfort Public Library
Address: 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
All About Native Plants & Gardens
Event Type: Meeting
Program: All About Native Plants & Gardens
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
This Homewood Izaak Walton program complements the 2026 Native Plant Sale co-sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon and Izaak Walton Preserve.
Learn Your Birds by Spring Course- 6 weekly classes
Event Type: Course - 6 weekly classes
Dates: Sundays, January 25 through March 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: On Monee Road, north of Stuenkel Road in Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center course is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Hoo Eats Whom
Event Type: Nature walk
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: On Monee Road, north of Stuenkel Road in Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Wild Animal Tracks
Event Type: Nature Hike
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: On Monee Road,north of Stuenkel Road in Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center nature hike and educational program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Wintering Raptors of Illinois
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Frankfort Public Library
Address: 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
Fat, Food, Fur and Flight
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Sunday, November 16
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: On Monee Road, north of Stuenkel Road in Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Restoring Habitat for Birds, Plants, and People in the Calumet Region
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Frankfort Public Library
Address: 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
Order Pick-up for Birdseed & Suet Sale
Event Type: Order Pick-up for Birdseed & Suet Sale
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18 > 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Orders are due October 4
Location: Park Forest Aqua Center
Address: 30 N Orchard Dr, Park Forest, IL
Trees of Thorn Creek Woods
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: On Monee Road, north of Stuenkel Road in Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Visit Our Booth at Flossmoor’s OAKtoberfest
Event Type: Nature activities
Dates: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Flossmoor Park
Address: Brassie Avenue and Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL
My Journey to 300 - Indiana Birding Big Year 2024
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Frankfort Public Library
Address: 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
Monee Reservoir Bird Walk
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Monee Reservoir
Address: Ridgeland Avenue south of Pauling Road
Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Road Trail
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Rd Trail
Address: Central Ave south of US 30, Matteson, IL
Praire Flowers and Pollinators
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Saturday, September 13
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Sounds of Insects Night Hike
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Sunday, August 17
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Insects Abound for Kids
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Sunday, June 29
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Road Trail
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Rd Trail
Address: Central Ave south of US 30, Matteson, IL
Bird Hike
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Sunday, May 18
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Native Plant Sale and Pre-order Pick-up
Event Type: Native Plant Sale 2025
Dates & Time: Saturday, May 17 > 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 18 > 9:00 am - noon
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Native Plant Sale and Pre-order Pick-up
Event Type: Native Plant Sale 2025
Pre-order Deadline: March 1
Dates & Time: Saturday, May 17 > 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 18 > 9:00 am - noon
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Spring Warbler Tune-up
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Matteson Public Library
Address: 801 School Avenue, Matteson, IL
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
Event Type: Bird Walk, Presentations, and Kids Activities
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk
Event Type: Wildflower Walk
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Address: 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Bird Walk
Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Address: 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL
The Common Nighthawk
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Matteson Public Library
Address: 801 School Avenue, Matteson, IL
Make a Gourd Birdhouse
Event Type: Family workshop
Dates: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.
Birding the Ecuadorian Andes
Event Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Matteson Public Library
Address: 801 School Avenue, Matteson, IL
Hoo Eats Whom
Event Type: Nature walk
Dates: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center
Address: On Monee Road, north of Stuenkel Road in Park Forest, IL
This Thorn Creek Nature Center program is sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon.