MINNESOTA—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2016. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that toxicology tests for Prince concluded that he died from an accidental overdose of the opioid drug fentanyl. According to the DEA, Fentanyl is 25 to 40 times more potent than heroin and 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.[Read More…]
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Nature Programs for Groups at Thorn Creek Nature Center Are Sponsored By Thorn Creek Audubon Society
Children discover trees- their leaves and bark and seeds Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Calling all schools, home school groups, day cares, preschools, youth, adult and family groups! Nature Education Programs are offered at Thorn Creek Nature Center throughout the year where your group can discover the plants and animals[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler and Trail Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Monday, June 20
Registration required by Saturday, June 18 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Get down and dirty and help Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Service care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, the Prairie Sampler and a butterfly garden need your help with weeding,[Read More…]
Stories of our Thorn Creek Nature Center Building with Richard Stuenkel on June 12 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Thorn Creek Nature Center is housed in an historic building, originally Immanuel Lutheran Church of Matteson, Illinois built in 1862. A gothic frame country church, its notable architectural features include curved ceiling, tongue-and-groove paneling and a raised pulpit. On Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m.[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Summer Concert on Friday, June 10
Registration required by Wednesday, June 8 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. As spring turns to summer come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Cellist Ingrid Krizan, bassist Julian Pat[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center Hosts Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5
Registration required by Friday, June 3 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Step back in time on the annual Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. Built in the early part of the 20th century, the farm is nestled deep within Thorn Creek Nature Preserve. Learn about the[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016.The Park Forest American Legion will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, beginning at 11 a.m. The program takes place in DownTown Park Forest at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive (just behind Park Forest’s Village Hall) and includes placement[Read More…]
June 2016 Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Photograph Courtesy of Stephen White Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2016.Nestled within Thorn Creek Nature Preserve is the historic Hornicek Farm where chickens roam freely and garlic grows by the thousands. Join us for the Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. This fun program is for all[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Department’s Summer Youth Program Registering Now, Starts June 13
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2016. The Park Forest Police Department’s summer youth program is registering now. The Park Forest Police Department’s Police Athletic Activities Center (P.A.A.C.) is an athletic-based summer youth program for ages 10 to 15, being held this year June 13 to July 21, from 5:30 p.m. to[Read More…]
Super Hero Fun Run & Walk to Benefit Officer Tim Jones to be Held on Saturday, May 28
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2016. Break out your super hero costumes and take part in a run/walk event on Saturday, May 28, inspired by and benefiting Park Forest’s own super hero, Officer Tim Jones. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall. The run is a non-timed,[Read More…]
