Photo: David Gruver
Thorn Creek Audubon, organized in 1973, is a chapter of National Audubon and an affiliate of Illinois Audubon. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our 30+ field trips and programs each year.
Christmas Bird Count Results
Check out the complete list of species our teams tallied and how many of each were found. Also, a comparison with the tallies from 1973, 1974, and 1975 reveals some interesting changes in what birds are in our area during the winter.
2025 Native Plant Sale
2025 Plant Sale > May 17 & 18. Each year, Thorn Creek Audubon and Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve partner on a native plant sale to raise funds for educational and conservation projects and to increase native plantings in our area. A diverse selection of economical flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and trees/shrubs is offered. Click on Learn More for details and the list of 2025 plants. Pre-orders were due March 1.
Birdseed and Suet Sale
Each fall, Thorn Creek Audubon sells high quality birdseed and suet to support our many local area environmental projects. We use a leading Midwest supplier and offer attractive prices.
We offer a variety of seeds as well as high-energy suet that will attract and nourish many local species of birds throughout the year. Seed choices include black oil sunflower, sunflower chips, safflower, Nyjer (thistle), and several premium blends.