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Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

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Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

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    • Amphibians
    • Birds
    • Water Birds
    • Fungi
    • Mammals
    • Reptiles
    • Wildflowers
    • Nature Preserve Images
  • Publications
    • Newsletters – 2012 to present
    • Nature Center Videos
    • On the Trails – in 1982
    • Bats – Jim Marzuki
    • Dragonfly Watching – Jon Mendelson
    • Harbingers of Spring – Kendra Reinshagen
    • Hummingbird Messenger – Dave Mauger
  • History
    • Lt. Gov. Simon’s Visit – 1969
      • Lt. Governor’s Visit
    • Building the Preserve
      • YCC Volunteers – 1975-76
    • Dedicating the Preserve – June 4, 1978
      • Dedication Day – 1978
    • Park Forest Hall of Fame
      • Friends of Thorn Creek Woods inducted into Park Forest Hall of Fame – April 12, 2015
  • Public Programs
    • Education Programs
      • Nature Education Programs
    • January 2025
      • Beginning Birding for Kids
    • February 2025
      • Hoo Eats Whom
    • March 2025
      • Make a Gourd Birdhouse
      • Spring Clean-up & Trail Workday at Thorn Creek Woods
    • April 2025
      • Central Park Wetlands Walk
      • Prairie Sampler & Trail Workday
      • Earth Day at Thorn Creek: Woodland Wildflowers
    • May 2025
      • Prairie Sampler & Trail Workday
      • Bird Hike
    • June 2025
      • Women of the Woods: A Nature Retreat
      • Prairie Sampler & Trail Workday
      • Insects Abound for Kids
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  • Volunteer
    • Open Hours Volunteers
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    • Trail Watch Volunteers
    • Bakers / Refreshments Volunteers
    • Prairie Sampler and Butterfly Garden Volunteers
    • Nature Center Cleaning Tasks Volunteers
    • Program Assistant Volunteers
    • Photography and Writing Volunteers
  • Donate
    • Friends Memberships
    • Thorn Creek Woods T-shirts
    • The Capital Fund
    • Jim Marzuki Memorial Fund
    • Prairie Chapel by Marikay Peter Witlock
    • Friends General Purposes Fund
    • Thorn Creek Woods Management Commission
  • Contact

Thorn Creek Woods Management Commission

Donate to the Commission that operates the whole preserve including the Nature Center. Click here to learn more about the Management Commission. Help support the everyday costs—from staff salaries, office supplies, paper and toner to light bulbs, glue, dish soap, Sno-melt and everything in between.

Click here to download a Management Commission donation form to fill out and mail back, or donate online using the PayPal button below.

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