Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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St. James Farm may get municipal water from Wheaton, open buildings to publicAug 08, 2016 1:00 am - A roughly $2.9 million plan to bring municipal water to St. James Farm Forest Preserve could make it possible for historic buildings at the site near Warrenville to be o...
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DuPage offering 'Forest Fitness' walksAug 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Adults are invited to get fit in nature with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's "Forest Fitness Walk" series that begins Wednesday, Aug. 24. The brisk hikes...
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Historic mill reopens in Oak BrookAug 03, 2016 1:00 am - Graue Mill fans - and lovers of its cornmeal - have a reason to celebrate. The historic mill in Oak Brook reopened to the public Tuesday after being closed for nearly 11...
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DuPage forest preserve gets 24-acre land donationAug 02, 2016 1:00 am - Salt Creek Marsh near Itasca will grow by more than 24 acres because a landowner has agreed to donate the property to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. Forest ...
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New trail planned for DuPage County preserveAug 02, 2016 1:00 am - Hidden Lake Forest Preserve near Downers Grove is expected to get a new trail as part of a state plan to improve the intersection of Route 53 and Butterfield Road. The I...
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DuPage Forest Preserve offers intro to archeryJul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Visitors can explore the sport of archery at a free open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville. Participants will ...
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DuPage forest preserve planning year-round wagon ridesJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve District officials are planning to offer horse-drawn wagon rides year-round to expand opportunities for recreation and education at three p...
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Graue Mill to reopen in early AugustJul 25, 2016 1:00 am - Historic Graue Mill at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook will reopen to the public in early August after being closed for structural repairs. Repairs to the...
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Forest district moves to complete regional trailsJul 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Plans are moving ahead to complete the West Branch DuPage River and North Central DuPage regional trails. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County board recently ap...
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Willowbrook offers overnight camp outJul 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Enjoy a rare chance to sleep under the stars at the Wildlife Camp Out as part of the Willowbrook Wildlife Center's 60th anniversary celebration. The camp out runs from 6...