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Take a stroll back to the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm
Jul 19, 2019 6:00 AM - There is a gravel path that serves as something of a time tunnel at Kline Creek Farm near West Chicago. It starts at the parking lot and modern visitors center. But as you follow it back through the trees and along the footbridge across the creek, you slowly step back in time until you emerge at a farmstead that operates much as it did in the 1890s. -
Archery open house at Blackwell Forest Preserve
Jul 15, 2019 11:28 AM - Visitors can explore the classic sport of archery during a free Archery Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. -
Forest preserve district still may get state grant for Mayslake project
Jul 8, 2019 4:25 PM - Three years after making repairs to historic Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook, the Forest Preserve District DuPage County is still hoping to get a promised state grant for the project. -
An oak-killing pathogen has been found in Illinois; experts are on alert
Jul 3, 2019 4:20 PM - Agricultural experts in the Chicago area are on alert for a plant pathogen that has killed large tracts of oak trees on the West Coast and has been detected on ornamental plants in Cook and Will counties. -
Enjoy outdoor, indoor activities at 'Discover Mayslake'
Jun 26, 2019 10:08 AM - Visitors can take a self-guided tour of Mayslake Hall and enjoy live music and theater, art, nature and photo hikes, archery and fishing at "Discover Mayslake" next month in Oak Brook. -
The DuPage County Forest Preserve has a challenge -- or eight -- for you
Jun 17, 2019 11:45 AM - Visitors to DuPage forest preserves can share their photos from eight "challenges" for a chance to win exciting experiences and cool outdoor gear in the "DuPage Forest Preserves Discovery Challenge" through Sept. 30. -
Kline Creek celebrates July 4th 1890s way
Jun 13, 2019 10:56 AM - Visitors can enjoy Independence Day the 1890s way at "The Glorious Fourth" from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Kline Creek Farm. -
Forest district looks for groups to use Greene Farm Barn
Jun 5, 2019 10:41 AM - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Greene Farm Barn ad hoc committee is looking for nonprofit agencies interested in using the historic timber-frame barn at the corner of Hobson and Greene roads near Naperville and Woodridge. -
Pitch your tent at Greene Valley Forest Preserve
May 21, 2019 7:42 AM - Residents can enjoy a night under the stars on June 15 during the Great American Campout at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. -
Kline Creek celebrates Memorial Day traditionsMay 21, 2019 4:11 PM - A Memorial Day ceremony rooted in the history and traditions of the late 1800s will be held Monday at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago.
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