Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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It's maple syrup time at the River Trail Nature Center in NorthbrookMar 10, 2021 12:00 am - It's maple syrup time at Northbrook nature center
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Pipeline replacement work begins Monday in Busse WoodsMar 07, 2021 12:00 am - Construction is set to start Monday to reroute and replace two old natural gas pipelines that run underground through the Busse Forest Nature Preserve at Busse Woods nea...
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It's maple syrup time at the River Trail Nature Center in NorthbrookMar 06, 2021 12:00 am - Families learned that a sure sign of spring's arrival is sap dripping from sugar maple trees during the "Sap's Rising" event Saturday at River Trail Nature Center in Nor...
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Nature programs explore the sweet tastes of springMar 03, 2021 10:00 pm - The warmer, sunny days and cool nights of March encourage maple trees to produce their sweetest sap. Learn more about the process of making maple syrup at events around ...
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Learning how to cross-country ski in PalatineFeb 20, 2021 12:00 am - Miles and miles of snow-covered trails greeted a group learning how to cross-country ski Saturday at Camp Reinberg in Palatine. Every year when the weather cooperates, t...
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Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through natureFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of ...
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with forest preserve programsFeb 04, 2021 10:00 pm - With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Cook County residents may be contemplating how to plan a special day while following public health guidelines. From walks in t...
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Worker injured by falling branch in Busse WoodsJan 12, 2021 12:00 am - A worker was injured by a falling tree branch in Busse Woods at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday while he was clearing dead trees and underbrush from the forest, authorities said. Th...
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How biking helped us in 2020 - and a look back at some key trail improvementsJan 07, 2021 5:00 am - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged - biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. When organized sport...
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Rejuvenate your spirit in area forest preserves this winterDec 28, 2020 10:00 pm - Submitted by Forest Preserves of Cook County On Monday, Dec. 28, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Brandon Johnson; forest preserve...