Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Constable: Body a mystery, but 1884 tombstone finds resting place in NorthbrookMay 05, 2022 1:00 am - Every decade or so, a hiker in the Cook County Forest Preserve Dam No. 1 Woods south of Dundee Road and east of the Des Plaines River would stumble across a mysterious t...
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Constable: 1884 tombstone finds resting place in Northbrook, but location of remains still a mysteryMay 03, 2022 5:30 am - Every decade or so, a hiker in the Cook County Forest Preserve Dam No. 1 Woods south of Dundee Road and east of the Des Plaines River would stumble across a mysterious t...
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How to stay safe during tick season, according to state and suburban forest preserve expertsApr 29, 2022 1:00 am - Tick season has already started in Illinois, despite this year's cooler spring weather. And with May being National Lyme disease Awareness Month, state and Chicago-area ...
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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