Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve

Location

Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve is located south of Dralle Road and west of Steger-Monee Road in University Park, Monee and Monee Township.

Phone

815-727-8700

Preserve history

The 426-acre Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve was acquired between 2007 and 2008.

The preserve is part of the Thorn Creek preservation system, which conserves approximately 1,600 acres.

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Natural resources

Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve protects wetland habitat and the headwaters of Thorn Creek.

The preserve is home to a variety of plant species, including false boneset and meadow parsnip.

The site is managed with habitat restoration to protect and enhance its natural resources.