Newsletters - 2022
2022-01 Jan 2 PDF
• 2022 Native Plant Sale - Perennials, Shrubs/Trees, and Grasses Available
• Expanded Program for Considering Environmental Grant Applications
• eResource: GroupMe Text Messaging for Area Birders to Share RARE BIRD Sightings
2022-02 Feb 10 PDF
• 2022 Native Plant Sale: Perennials, Shrubs/Trees, and Grasses Available; Pre-order Deadline Is March 1
• Global Great Backyard Bird Count February 18-21
• Make a Gourd Birdhouse at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
• Spring Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
2022-03 March 15 PDF
• Thorn Creek Audubon Awards Grants to Two Local Projects for Wildlife Habitats on School Campuses
• Upcoming Woodcock Bird Walk
• TCAS Christmas Bird Count Results; Data Will Be on National Audubon Website
• Sauk Trail Woods: Forest Preserve Inviting Public Input on Site Improvements
2022-04 March 19 PDF
• Woodcock Bird Walk
• Illinois Audubon Chapter Big Day Competition; Mark the Date: Saturday, May 14
• Wildflowers Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
2022-05 March 23 PDF
• Upcoming Election of 2022-2023 TCAS Board and Call for Candidates
• eResource: Birdcast.info Is Live with Real-Time Spring Migration Alerts
2022-06 April 4 PDF
• Upcoming Events: Little Red schoolhouse, Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Trail Outings; Illinois Audubon Chapter BIg Day Competition
• Newsletters Now on Thorn Creek Audubon Website
• A Spring (?) Woodcock Walk
2022-07 April 22 PDF
• Illinois DNR Recommends Removing Feeders Due to Avian Flu
• Upcoming Events: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve Bird Walk, Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Road Trail Bird Walk, Illinois Audubon Chapter Big Day Competition
2022-08 May 3 PDF
• More Spring Bird Walks: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - Hoff Road Trailhead, Orland Grassland South
• Voting for 2022-2023 TCAS Board of Directors
• Birders Tally 48 Species at Little Red Schoolhouse
• Warblers and More at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
2022-08b May 23 PDF
• Upcoming Bird Walk: Orland Grassland South
• Wetlands Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
2022-09 May 25 PDF
• Special Event: Bird Banding Outing at Big Marsh Park June 24
2022-10 June 1 PDF
• The Results: Illinois Audubon Chapter Big Day Competition
• The Most "Birdy" Spots Visited by Team Members
• Wrapping up our spring bird walks: Diverse Habitats Show Off Diverse Species on Helmick Outing… Prairie and Shrubland Finds at Midewin… Spring Walks Finale at Orland Grassland South
• A Big THANK YOU to Our Volunteers Who Led Walks This Spring
2022-11 June 27 PDF
• Up Close View of Birds and Bird Banding at Big Marsh
• Landmark Study Underscores Importance of Chicago Region to Breeding Birds
• Pollinators Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
2022-12 July 27 PDF
• Insects and Arthropods Oh My! Nature walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
• Hummingbird Banding… Forest Preserve District of Will County event - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
2022-13 August 25 PDF
• 2022 Birdseed & Suet Sale - Order deadline is September 24
• Fall Events Planning Underway
• How Trees Grow Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
• Annual Hummingbird Event Bands 35 Birds
2022-15 September 15 PDF
• Don’t Forget: Order Deadline Is Sept. 24 for 2022 Birdseed and Suet Sale
• Hope You Can Join Us at Helmick Nature Preserve on Sept. 18
2022-16 October 1 PDF
• Join Us for Sandhill Cranes on Migration - In-person Evening Meetings Resume November 2
• 2022 Birdseed and Suet Sale: Order Pick-up Is Oct. 15
• Fall Color Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
• Get Ready for Halloween: Can You Identify Some Eerie Bird Calls:
• Fake Spiderweb Decorations Endanger Birds
2022-17 October 17 PDF
• Vote YES on Nov. 8 to Support Cook County Forest Preserves
• eResource: Bird Migration Explorer
• Leave the Leaves to Help Insects Survive Winter
2022-18 October 29 PDF
• Upcoming Program: Sandhill Cranes on Migration
2022-19 November 1 PDF
• You’re Invited to Participate in the 2022 Christmas Bird Count
2022-20 November 13 PDF
• Thorn Creek Audubon Awards Grant to South Suburban College Project
• Talking Turkey: Test Your Wild Turkey Knowledge with a Quiz
• eResource: Contacts for Rescuing Injured Wild Birds
• Oaks Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
• Wintertime Walk at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
2022-21 November 28 PDF
• Owls in Illinois on Dec. 7 - In-person Evening Meeting
2022-22 December 4 PDF
• Join Us for Owls in Illinois - Evening Program Dec. 7
• Wild Animal Tracks at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
• Beginning Birding for Kids at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve - sponsored by Thorn Creek Audubon
