Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Don’t let ticks ruin your summer funMay 07, 2013 12:46 pm - Warmer weather will be here to stay soon, and with it comes the draw toward outdoor activities. While enjoying these activities, don’t forget to take action to prevent b...
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Has Des Plaines River flood prevention stalled?Apr 27, 2013 11:00 pm - Only 1 of 6 projects from 1980s finished
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Lake Co. conservation leader leaving for new postApr 24, 2013 10:00 am - One of Lake County's conservation leaders will leave an organization that has become instrumental in pursuing and coordinating efforts to protect open space. Steve Barg,...
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National touring exhibition visits Discovery MuseumApr 22, 2013 12:07 pm - Rare, original prints by some of the biggest names in modern art are on display through Aug. 25 at the Modern Masters exhibition at the Lake County Discovery Museum in W...
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Why flooding is tamer than in years past in GurneeApr 18, 2013 5:28 pm - Volunteers filled sandbags and the Des Plaines River spilled onto the pavement in some areas Thursday, but much has changed since the last significant flood on Gurnee’s ...
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Native plant sale scheduled:Apr 17, 2013 4:36 pm - More than 70 varieties plants will be available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s 16th annual native plant sale. Rain barrels and compost bins w...
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Helpful tips for living with wildlifeApr 17, 2013 12:27 pm - If you live in Lake County, you’ve probably seen deer, foxes, coyotes and other wildlife in proximity to your home. Due to the loss of habitat by development, some wildl...
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O'Kelly won't quit county post despite township winApr 17, 2013 10:00 am - Veteran Lake County Board member Diana O'Kelly on Wednesday said she won't resign that post once she's sworn in as Fremont Township's supervisor in May. O'Kelly, a Mund...
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Making garden plans? Native plant sale offers wide selectionApr 12, 2013 5:09 pm - More than 70 varieties of sun-loving, shade-loving and savanna plants will be available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s 16th annual native pla...
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Forest preserve district board opts for compromise to pay down debtApr 09, 2013 4:34 pm - In a break from past practices, the Lake County Forest Preserve District board decided Tuesday to use about $1.1 million in surplus funds to pay down debt over the next ...