Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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Owl mania: Birders’ enthusiasm for this species can sometimes go overboardApr 15, 2024 10:45 am - The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.
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‘A place that respects history’: Mayslake Hall could get more improvementsApr 15, 2024 5:30 am - The one-time home of coal baron F.S. Peabody has been surrounded by an “oasis of nature” for over a century, a tour description says. “You really can just bask in nature ...
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‘A long time coming’: Popular DuPage forest preserves may ditch latrines for flush washroomsApr 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Waterfall Glen, one of the most popular and rugged forest preserves in DuPage County, lacks some modern creature comforts. Forest preserve officials are working to provide a more pleasant experience — flush toilet facilities.
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What’s next at Willowbrook Wildlife Center? Restoration of ‘Back 40’ natural areaMar 24, 2024 4:41 pm - Willowbrook Wildlife Center is buzzing with the construction of a new animal clinic and visitor center as veterinarians and volunteers tend to red-tailed hawks, cottontai...
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‘The timing of this project is perfect’: Forest preserve district to replace bridge near Graue MillMar 05, 2024 6:10 pm - Some visitors heading to the Graue Mill and Museum used to wander across a rustic wooden bridge along Salt Creek to reach the historic site, once a stop on the Undergroun...
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DuPage forest preserve board OKs lobbyist contractFeb 21, 2024 4:48 pm - DuPage County forest preserve commissioners have authorized a $60,000, one-year contract to retain the district’s longtime state lobbyist. The district will continue to p...
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How to register for DuPage forest preserve summer campsFeb 19, 2024 12:51 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will offer more than a dozen summer camps for kids to get outside and explore nature. Families living in DuPage can sign up ...
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DuPage forest preserve district likely to keep Springfield lobbyistFeb 14, 2024 1:54 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District leaders plan to continue to use a Chicago-based lobbying firm to push their agenda in Springfield. The forest preserve district has...
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‘Olmec Trails’ to celebrate ancient art of Mexico in DuPage CountyFeb 08, 2024 8:36 pm - Fernando Ramirez allows himself to think big. He dreamed up an exhibition of alebrijes monumentales, larger-than-life, surreal creatures painted by Mexican artists at Can...
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Architect hired for Maple Meadows golf course makeoverFeb 07, 2024 8:35 pm - Golf course architect Greg Martin will iron out the details of proposed improvements to the public Maple Meadows track in Wood Dale. DuPage County forest preserve commiss...