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Fat, Fur, Food and Flight

Event information

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person.

Age: All ages.

Contact: 708-747-6320

Location: Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve


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Three deer standing in short brown grass. Photo courtesy of Joe Viola

Event details

Come explore how animals prepare for cold weather and darker days. Participants will create a bird feeder, feel how fat insulates animals and look for clues of winter preparation on a hike in the preserve. This program is sponsored by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society.

Event requirements

Registration required by Nov. 4: 708-747-6320.

Participants should be prepared to walk more than 1 mile outdoors 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.