Children ages 7 to 12 can learn all about our common birds with activities, sounds and a hike at 'Beginning Birding for Kids' at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Saturday, January 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Community, Environmental, Nature, Park Forest, Science Creek Walk for Kids Coming Up at Thorn Creek Nature Center by Gary Kopycinski on August 1, 2018 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Community: Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate June 17, 2026 Blackhawk Tower Plaza Demolition Begins June 9, 2026 Park Forest Housing Cooperative to Honor Former Residents Philip Klutznick and Jim Edgar June 9, 2026 The Creek Walk for Kids will be on August 12 at Thorn Creek Nature Center. (Photo: Thorn Creek Nature Center)