Sunday, June 23.   10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Thorn Creek Nature Center.   Free!   Ages 13-adult.   Registration required by June 17.   708.747.6320.

Join us for a guided tour of the wet areas of Thorn Creek Woods.  Discover vernal ponds, listen for the return of amphibian choruses and explore the marshes of Owl Lake and beyond.  These low-lying areas provide vital habitat for woodland creatures and are an integral part of the Thorn Creek ecosystem. Sponsored by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society. Participants will enjoy a 3-mile hike on natural surface trails across uneven terrain.