Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Cast a line and learn new skills at free fishing clinicsJul 03, 2025 3:23 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting free Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Aurora's Oakhurst Forest Preserve.
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Celebrate Kane County Forest Preserve District’s centennial on June 8Jun 05, 2025 11:35 am - Forest Preserve District of Kane County marks centennial on June 8 with unveiling of "Guardians" sculpture, community tree planting, food trucks, music, and family activities.
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$500K project cleans up Geneva Creek, restores GrottoMay 14, 2025 9:58 pm - The historic Geneva Grotto on public land was restored after years of disrepair. Nearby Geneva Creek was also stabilized after erosion, overgrowth and pollution issues. The area is now a peaceful spot for reflection.
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preservesMay 04, 2025 4:48 pm - The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
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Kane County forest preserve campgrounds open May 1Apr 24, 2025 12:10 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering recreational camping at Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock from May 1 through Oct. 19.
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Uncovering the secrets of Geneva’s Fabyan Estate … and its leaky pondApr 11, 2025 5:00 am - The Fabyan Estate in Geneva faces environmental and preservation challenges, including a leaky pond in the Japanese Garden and deteriorating artifacts in the Fabyan Villa Museum.
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‘The best partner we could get’: Kane County Cougars introduce new ownershipApr 02, 2025 5:53 pm - The message Wednesday morning was clear: Kane County Cougars fans can expect the same team they know and love.
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Kane County Cougars sold to REV EntertainmentMar 17, 2025 3:41 pm - REV Entertainment, based in Arlington Texas, bought the Kane County Cougars from Dr. Bob Froehlich for an undisclosed amount.
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March Madness has arrived for maple syrup festsMar 02, 2025 4:57 pm - The art and science of turning tree sap into sweet delight was celebrated over the weekend at Maple Sugaring Days hosted by the Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles.
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Geneva park welcomes Chimney Swift tower to aid in mosquito controlFeb 28, 2025 3:00 am - A tall, brown tower has been constructed in Wheeler Park, Geneva, as an Eagle Scout project to provide nesting habitat for Chimney Swifts, birds that eat mosquitoes and other insects.