Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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McDowell Grove entrance now open after bridge replacementMay 25, 2018 1:00 am - After roughly nine months of construction, a two-lane entrance bridge has opened at McDowell Grove Forest Preserve near Naperville. The main entrance, a parking lot and ...
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Kids can drop a line at DuPage fishing derbyMay 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Anglers 15 and younger are invited to drop a line at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's 32nd annual Just for Kids Fishing Derby. Kids can learn about fishi...
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Drivers beware: Turtles crossing roads to nestMay 14, 2018 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds drivers to watch for turtles on the roads as these reptiles become more active in the spring. Through October, turt...
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DuPage forest preserve volunteers honoredMay 14, 2018 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently honored its corps of dedicated volunteers at its annual volunteer appreciation celebration. Last fiscal year 870 ...
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Bird-watchers flock to migratory bird day eventMay 12, 2018 1:00 am - Bird-watchers were on hand Saturday to observe birds from Central and South America pass through DuPage County on their way to nesting grounds to the north. The annual I...
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How nurturing mussels helps our region's rivers, streamsMay 06, 2018 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Urban Stream Research Center - the only facility of its kind in Illinois - is helping boost populations of freshwater mus...
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Camping season arrives at Blackwell Forest PreserveMay 06, 2018 11:00 pm - Campers can take a mini vacation in DuPage County by spending a night under the stars at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's family campground at Blackwell F...
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International Migratory Bird Day lands Saturday in Glen EllynMay 03, 2018 1:00 am - Birds from Central and South America are passing through DuPage County on their way to nesting grounds to the north. On Saturday, visitors to Willowbrook Wildlife Center...
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Tollway to provide millions for creek restoration near WarrenvilleMay 01, 2018 5:22 am - A stretch of creek that runs through Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville likely will be restored, thanks to a contribution of up to $11.18 million from the state ...
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Wheaton Park District wants to build disc golf course on forest landMay 01, 2018 1:00 am - A new disc golf course could land in Lisle if Wheaton Park District officials are able to sell the property owner on the idea. The district wants to open a nine-hole cou...