Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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How an 'ambitious project' would re-imagine Willowbrook Wildlife CenterJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - So many hungry mouths to feed, and so little room to do it in. That's the challenge of the bird nursery at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, a 65-year-old c...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate to reopen Aug. 4 with 'Capturing Nature' art exhibitJul 29, 2021 1:00 am - Mayslake Hall at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is reopening to the public with a free art exhibition starting Wednesday, Aug. 4. Access to Mayslake Hall has b...
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Archery open house showcases popular sport at Blackwell Aug. 7Jul 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Explore the classic sport of archery at a free Archery Open House on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Participants will learn about this po...
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New Gulf Coast tick species found in suburbs, but 'we don't need to freak out'Jul 24, 2021 1:00 am - A species of tick native to the southeast United States is only recently being found in significant numbers in Illinois, but it's eager to make your acquaintance. Three ...
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Leaders & Legacies: Dan and Ada Rice, philanthropists, business people, thoroughbred racehorse breedersJul 15, 2021 6:00 am - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership by the Daily Herald and the Legacy Society of DuPage Foundation. It highli...
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Greene Barn welcomes picknickers for July 4 celebrationJun 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Picnic tables at the Greene Barn at Hobson and Greene roads in Naperville welcome visitors to enjoy a quiet, rural Fourth of July setting. A grand U.S. flag is displayed...
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Join DuPage for Pollinators Bioblitz June 21-27Jun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District and other members of the DuPage Monarch Project invite nature fans to join the "DuPage for Pollinators Bioblitz" June 21-27 to raise ...
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DuPage Forest Preserve seeks public input on plans for preservesJun 07, 2021 1:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is seeking public input on future plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley and Waterfall Glen forest preserves. District officials are look...
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center seeks public input on expansionJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking public input about plans to expand Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Three public open houses are plann...
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center to host three open houses this summerJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is asking for public feedback on proposed improvements to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Improvements are needed so Willo...