Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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New Gulf Coast tick species found in suburbs, but 'we don't need to freak out'
Jul 26, 2021 10:13 AM - A species of tick native to the southeast United States is only recently being found in significant numbers in Illinois, but it's eager to make your acquaintance. -
Leaders & Legacies: Dan and Ada Rice, philanthropists, business people, thoroughbred racehorse breeders
Jul 15, 2021 7:39 PM - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact continues with the Wheaton couple Dan and Ada Rice. Their former home and farm, named "Danada," is the crown jewel of their legacy in DuPage County. They also donated the land for the Illinois Institute of Technology's Wheaton campus and Wheaton Park District's Community Center and the Rice Pool & Water Park. -
Greene Barn welcomes picknickers for July 4 celebration
Jun 30, 2021 12:55 PM - Picnic tables at the Greene Barn at Hobson and Greene roads in Naperville welcome visitors to enjoy a quiet, rural Fourth of July setting. A grand U.S. flag is displayed on the largest barn in DuPage County. -
Join DuPage for Pollinators Bioblitz June 21-27
Jun 9, 2021 3:39 PM - The DuPage Forest Preserve District and other members of the DuPage Monarch Project invite nature fans to join the "DuPage for Pollinators Bioblitz" June 21-27 to raise public awareness of these important animals. -
DuPage Forest Preserve seeks public input on plans for preservesJun 7, 2021 12:07 PM - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is seeking public input on future plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley and Waterfall Glen forest preserves. The online meetings are scheduled in June.
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center seeks public input on expansion
Jun 4, 2021 5:35 PM - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking public input about plans to expand Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. -
Willowbrook Wildlife Center to host three open houses this summer
Jun 3, 2021 5:58 PM - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is asking for public feedback on proposed improvements to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. -
Teen dies after car hits tree near Woodridge
May 19, 2021 2:58 PM - A teen boy died after a crash Tuesday night in Lisle Township near Woodridge. -
State legislators visit new solar array installation at Willowbrook Wildlife Center
May 3, 2021 8:20 PM - State legislators joined the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the Illinois Solar Energy Association on Monday, April 26, to celebrate the new solar array at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. -
Drivers beware: Turtles crossing roads to nest
May 3, 2021 12:59 PM - The DuPage Forest Preserve District reminds drivers to watch for turtles on the roads as these reptiles become more active in the spring. "For their eggs to survive, turtles must find just the right spot for their nests," said district ecologist Dan Thompson. "Some turtles must travel up to a mile to find the right conditions."
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