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Earth Day at Thorn Creek: Woodland Wildflowers

Event information

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 708-747-6320

Location: Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve


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A closeup of purple hepatica blooms. Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock

Event details

Join us for this family program to celebrate the spring wildflowers, called ephemerals, that thrive in shady Thorn Creek Woods. The program will include lots of fun for everyone, including a wildflower photo display, exhibits, games, crafts, refreshments and an Earth Day raffle. Join us for a hike at 2 p.m. to discover which species are in bloom, learn their names and examine their physical appearance.

This program is sponsored by the Jim Marzuki Fund for Public Programming.

Event requirements

Registration required by Monday, April 21: 708-747-6320.

The guided hike will be on natural surface trails across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708-747-6320.