wolfe wildlife

The Wolfe Wildlife Refuge (109th St. & Laramie Ave.) is a natural wetlands area where several animals and birds—including some endangered and threatened species—call home. While strolling along the paved walking/biking path and watching from the wooden deck, nature photographers and birth enthusiasts have spotted more than 100 species of birds in the refuge, including the black-crowned night heron, double-crested cormorant, peregrine falcon and the great white egret. Animals found in the refuge include frogs, turtles, raccoons, foxes and Monarch butterflies. This park is a natural area for nature programs—which are offered year round—and it is the site for the park district's annual Call of the Wild Labor Day Celebration. For more information, please call 708/857-2201 or e-mail info@olparks.com.

		The renovation at Little Wolfe Playground, located at 107th and Laramie, is almost done! The project includes tree climbers, frog climber, spider climber, spinning mushrooms and a dragonfly toy. An entry area will have a nature theme designed to compliment Wolfe Wildlife. The Grand Opening of Little Wolfe will be Monday, September 12. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 5:30 pm.