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Know Your Oaks Hike

Event information

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

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

Fee: Free!

Age: Ages 18 or older.

Contact: 708-747-6320

Location: Thorn Creek Nature Center


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A large oak tree with the sun shining through its leaves and branches. Photo via Shutterstock

Event details

Learn which oaks are found in our region and how to tell them apart, even when the leaves are gone. Join a naturalist for this hike to discover tips and tricks to help you identify some of the different oak tree species.

This program is sponsored by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society.

Event requirements

Registration required by Oct. 14: 708-747-6320.

Participants should be prepared to walk more than 2 miles 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.