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| At 830 acres, Thorn Creek Nature Preserve lies at the headwaters of Thorn Creek and consists of bottomlands, ravines, white-oak forest interspersed with marsh and meadows. Thorn Creek Nature Center, located within the preserve, houses a variety of exhibits, nature displays, maps, photographic studies, and a research library. The Nature Center also offers a variety of nature-oriented programs for families and adults such as owl prowls and astronomy programs. Thorn Creek's 2.5 miles of hiking trails display the loveliness of the preserve's surroundings and are a must see. The trails include a trip around Owl Lake and along a boardwalk through the marsh. |
 The entranceway to Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve is located at 247 Monee Road, approximately .25 mile north of Stunkel Road, in Park Forest.
The preserve is open 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily; the Nature Center is open 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday - Sunday. For information call 708.747.6320. |
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