Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Bike trail users may see brief delays, closures in ElginJun 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Elgin users of the Fox River Trail and Illinois Prairie Path may experience brief delays or intermittent closures between Raymond Street and National Street, June 5-30, ...
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Legendary Kane County leader Phil Elfstrom diesMay 30, 2017 1:00 am - The name of Philip Elfstrom's publishing company was misspelled in an earlier version of this article. It was Bader Publishing. Phil Elfstrom was a brilliant man wh...
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Kids can enjoy 'Wild Things Wednesdays' this summerMay 23, 2017 11:00 pm - This summer, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer "Wild Things Wednesdays" from 9 a.m. to noon. This program series will offer a new adventure each wee...
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Cougars settle lawsuit over 2012 storm that injured 3 at volunteer eventMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - The Kane County Cougars have settled a lawsuit from three women seeking damages who were injured after a severe storm swept through the stadium in 2012 during a voluntee...
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Trees in Elgin park, forest preserve in the way of Nicor projectMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - A Nicor Gas project that had some Elgin residents worried they'd lose their oak trees also involves trees in a city park and on forest preserve land. Nicor's easement ma...
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A gardener's guide to Creeping CharlieMay 11, 2017 11:00 pm - Sometimes, you have to choose your battles. I learned this with my kids long ago. I've learned it in my woodland garden at home, too. I have chosen not to fight Creeping...
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Longmeadow opponents find new hope in spiked Kane County land dealMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - Opponents of the Longmeadow Parkway project found new hope Thursday in a National Park Service ruling that invalidates a land swap Kane County officials need for the cur...
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Forest preserve district offers free wood chipsApr 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Looking for free wood chips for landscaping? The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has plenty to offer during back-to-back days at the end of April. Wood chips wil...
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Learn about spring flora April 30 at Norris WoodsApr 20, 2017 11:00 pm - Learn to identify spring wildflowers, which carpet the woodlands this time of year. Join Forest Preserve District of Kane County to learn the key characteristics of majo...
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Learn how to identify the largest trees in Kane County May 7Apr 20, 2017 11:00 pm - Illinois may be known as the Prairie State, but we've got some awesome trees, as well, and we need your help to locate them. On Sunday, May 7, help discover and document...