Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Earth Day event features fun in the woods at Barrington Hills nature centerApr 23, 2022 1:00 am - Giant bubbles, big climbing logs and mud painting were among the Earth Day activities during the Cook County Forest Preserve's nature play event Saturday at the Crabtree...
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion - an...
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200+ birds dead in suspected avian flu outbreak at Barrington lakeApr 14, 2022 1:00 am - More than 200 birds have been found dead in the past week at Baker's Lake forest preserve in Barrington, and the culprit is suspected to be the avian flu strain that's s...
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Suburban Skyview: A control burn in forest preserves are commonplace this time of yearMar 26, 2022 1:00 am - Controlled burns at preserves are common this time of year
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Elk's death in Busse Woods pasture may have been caused by pneumoniaMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Pneumonia may have caused the death last week of an elk that had been part of the herd at Busse Woods, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said Monday. The 4-year-...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activities
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)
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'Gorgeous' morning greets hikers at Barrington Hills nature centerJan 02, 2022 12:00 am - It was well below freezing, occasionally overcast and the ground was still slick and wet with the previous day's snow, but for Cathy Shike of Hoffman Estates, it all add...
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Suburban Skyview: Hay bales in Ned Brown preserve help keep out invasive plantsJan 01, 2022 12:00 am - Taking a walk or energetic run through the Ned Brown Forest Preserve (popularly known as Busse Woods) surrounding Elk Grove Village, you will notice the landscape dynami...