Prairie Sampler Workday
Event information
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 12 and older. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: 708-747-6320
Location: Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
Photo by Chad Merda
Event details
Get down and dirty and help care for Thorn Creek’s Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the nature center, the small prairie needs your help with weeding, pulling tall goldenrod and trimming out woody plants. Our butterfly garden on the side of the nature center also needs weeding and care. If the non-native invasive plant garlic mustard is present again in our woodland, we can slow it down by pulling individual plants before they set seed.
Event requirements
Registration required by April 29: 708-747-6320.
Bring your own gloves, hand clippers and kneelers if you like. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Refreshments will be provided, as will bags. There will be a short orientation.
Work is on natural surface trails and woodland across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708-747-6320.