Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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New forest preserve honors prairie roots with Mshkodé nameFeb 16, 2026 12:32 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners has officially named a new forest preserve in Winthrop Harbor, acquired in November 2025.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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St. James Farm saddles up for more improvementsFeb 11, 2026 10:40 am - DuPage County forest preserve officials are preparing to tackle a list of improvements at St. James Farm, a window into the rarefied era of the gentleman farmer.
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‘Everyone’s tired of winter’: Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual orchid show offers a colorful escapeFeb 10, 2026 3:52 pm - Outside it’s cold, but it’s warm — and colorful — inside at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s 12th annual orchid show. This year’s theme is “Feelin’ Groovy.”
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$12.5M secured for range of projects in 10th District communitiesFeb 07, 2026 12:58 pm - More than $12.5 million has been secured by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider for 15 community projects throughout the 10th Congressional District.
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Take a Romantic Night Hike at Oak Meadows Golf PreserveFeb 06, 2026 7:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites adults to enjoy a winter evening outdoors during its annual “Nature Date Night: Romantic Night Hike” on Feb. 12-13 at Greenway Table & Tap at The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison.
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Pop up bird walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest PreserveFeb 06, 2026 4:29 pm - Lake County Audubon Society is hosting a winter bird walk from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve, 24830 N. St. Marys Road, Mettawa.
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Test your skills at Hard Water Classic Ice Fishing Tournament Feb. 7Feb 04, 2026 10:01 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting the annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve.
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Preferred route for Lake-Cook bike path topic of open house meetingJan 30, 2026 3:26 pm - The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
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Kick off gardening year with Native Gardener’s ClubJan 30, 2026 3:23 pm - Kick off the gardening year with the Native Gardener’s Club meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays monthly on Zoom.
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