Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
-
200+ birds dead in suspected avian flu outbreak at Barrington lakeApr 14, 2022 1:00 am - More than 200 birds have been found dead in the past week at Baker's Lake forest preserve in Barrington, and the culprit is suspected to be the avian flu strain that's s...
-
Suburban Skyview: A control burn in forest preserves are commonplace this time of yearMar 26, 2022 1:00 am - Controlled burns at preserves are common this time of year
-
Elk's death in Busse Woods pasture may have been caused by pneumoniaMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Pneumonia may have caused the death last week of an elk that had been part of the herd at Busse Woods, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said Monday. The 4-year-...
-
Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
-
During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activities
-
During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)
-
'Gorgeous' morning greets hikers at Barrington Hills nature centerJan 02, 2022 12:00 am - It was well below freezing, occasionally overcast and the ground was still slick and wet with the previous day's snow, but for Cathy Shike of Hoffman Estates, it all add...
-
Suburban Skyview: Hay bales in Ned Brown preserve help keep out invasive plantsJan 01, 2022 12:00 am - Taking a walk or energetic run through the Ned Brown Forest Preserve (popularly known as Busse Woods) surrounding Elk Grove Village, you will notice the landscape dynami...
-
Northbrook resident raises concerns over welfare of coyote kept at nature centerDec 30, 2021 7:15 am - Concern for the health and welfare of a coyote residing at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook has prompted a village resident to take legal steps to have the an...
-
Structure is key to late fall fishingNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - There is a common refrain you will hear among anglers throughout the year that takes on a little more importance as we get into the late fall: To find fish, you need to ...