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Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Chi-Yak Adventures offer youth kayak fishing programsJul 2, 2020 1:39 AM - Learn the skills involved in fishing from a watercraft and pick up a few pointers for improving your angling skills, during Youth Kayak Fishing programs.
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Cook County campsites, dog parks among amenities reopening
Jun 4, 2020 5:48 PM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County on Thursday announced the reopening of more amenities, such as camp sites and off-leash dog areas, in conjunction with the move to Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan. -
McHenry County Conservation District hosts fishing webinar May 27
May 21, 2020 2:03 PM - Have you ever wanted to fish district waters but don't know where to start? Or are you an experienced angler who wants to learn more about fish habitat and behavior? -
Route 45 underpass will connect Raven Glen, Ethel's Woods
May 8, 2020 7:39 PM - A long envisioned, $4.9 million tunnel beneath Route 45 to connect the Raven Glen and Ethel's Woods forest preserves in the Antioch area is on track to be built this fall. -
Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viral
May 8, 2020 6:00 AM - Mark Hurley grew up fishing and spent most of his free time outdoors. He continues to spend a great deal of time outside working for the Lake County Forest Preserves, where he has built a 30-year career so far.
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Officials at reopened state parks say visitors respected social distancing
May 4, 2020 4:49 PM - Many suburbanites shook off cabin fever over the weekend at reopened Illinois state parks, where gates had to be closed at times to prevent overcrowding. -
Fox Waterway Agency seeks clarification about 2-person boating restriction
Apr 28, 2020 9:44 AM - Officials with the Fox Waterway Agency are seeking clarification after Gov. JB Pritzker restricted the number of passengers allowed on boats when the boating season opens Friday.
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District closes popular fishing areas for the start of spring trout seasonApr 2, 2020 10:35 AM - The McHenry County Conservation District announced today that many of the county's most popular locations for trout fishing will be closed through April 30 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a news release.
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DuPage County postpones trout season openingMar 27, 2020 11:25 AM - The spring rainbow trout season opener, originally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed indefinitely at three DuPage Forest Preserve District lakes in keeping with the governor's stay-at-home order.
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What's in a name? When it comes to plants and animals, quite a bit
Mar 16, 2020 6:00 AM - Valerie Blaine says naming things -- including plants -- is simply part of our nature. But knowing what's behind the name is even more important.
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