2024 Native Plant Sale > Check Out the Choices
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Thorn Creek Audubon Society, organized in 1973, is a chapter of National Audubon Society and an affiliate of Illinois Audubon Society. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our 30+ field trips and programs each year.
Environmental Grants Awarded to Two Local Projects
Each year, Thorn Creek Audubon awards grants for local projects that support wildlife protection, habitat restoration, or environmental education. These recent grants will help expand wildlife habitat diversity at an Open Lands park and a college campus.
2024 Native Plant Sale
2024 Sale > May 18 & 19. 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 2024 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.