Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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Nesting season has begun - watch for turtles on roadJun 01, 2016 5:00 am - Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Really. And the reason is no joke. Turtle nesting season has begun again throughout the suburbs and pregna...
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DuPage County's farm heritage celebrated at St. James FarmMay 28, 2016 1:00 am - Daily Herald report The DuPage County Forest Preserve District held Family Field Day Saturday at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville. The day is a celebration...
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Forest district fleet recognized as one of best in nationMay 23, 2016 1:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County was recognized for the fifth year in a row as having one of the "100 Best Fleets in the Americas" and for the third year in...
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Dupage Forest Preserve District receives grant for alternative-fuel vehiclesMay 18, 2016 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County was awarded a $23,387 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to convert five 2016 Ford light-duty trucks to al...
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Former DuPage forest director dead at 87May 17, 2016 1:00 am - The man who professionalized the DuPage County Forest Preserve District and guided its growth for more than three decades has died. Chuck Johnson, 87, passed away May 6 ...
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Sheriff again seeking help identifying remainsMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - The DuPage County sheriff's office is again asking the public for help identifying a human skull found nearly six years ago at a Wheaton-area forest preserve. Authoritie...
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Forest district supports expansion of special needs playgroundMay 04, 2016 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Board of Commissioners has approved the next phase of development at the Wheaton Park District Sensory Garden and Play...
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Celebrate Migratory Bird Day at Willowbrook Wildlife CenterMay 04, 2016 11:00 pm - Celebrate Migratory Bird Day at Willowbrook Wildlife Center
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Golfers invited to take part in wildlife countMay 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites golfers at Maple Meadows and Green Meadows golf courses to record their wildlife sightings as part of Audubon Inter...
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Forest district offers free wood chipsMay 02, 2016 11:00 pm - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County The public is invited to pick up free wood chips from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Native Plant Nursery at Blackwe...