Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Horses take center stage at Danada Equestrian Center's Fall FestivalOct 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Sure, there were hayrides, crafts and even a straw maze, but horses stole the show this weekend as the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton hosted its annual Fall Festival.
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Lake County forest preserve creating ‘wildlife corridor’ with $1.5 million purchaseOct 10, 2026 12:43 pm - As roads, farms, and development often leave natural habitats in small, isolated patches, the Lake County Forest Preserve District is aiming to create corridors allowing animals to reach food, shelter, and mates, while plants spread unimpeded. To that end, the county is considering a pending acquisition of 37 acres that will connect the east and west sides of the Raven Glen Forest Preserve near Antioch.
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Pulte pulls plug on controversial Naperville Ridge housing projectOct 07, 2026 12:06 pm - A controversial development calling for 94 duplexes to be built on 32 acres of heavily wooded land near Naperville will not move forward.
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Authorities: Streamwood man suffered cardiac event before crashOct 02, 2026 11:32 am - A 49-year-old Streamwood man found dead in a vehicle Wednesday at Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve in Wadsworth has been identified as Arkadius Knych, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
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Forest preserves opens newly improved section of Des Plaines River TrailSep 30, 2026 8:46 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County completed a 1.1-mile improvement of the Des Plaines River Trail between Lawrence Avenue and Irving Park Road, relocating portions away from the floodplain to address flooding issues that caused frequent closures.
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Great Orb Hunt returns with 150 orbs hidden at three Kane County locationsSep 15, 2026 7:50 pm - The Great Orb Hunt 2026 runs through Sept. 30 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Fine Line Creative Arts Center, where participants can search for 150 handcrafted glass and ceramic orbs hidden along trails.
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Join Kane County’s nature education program, now marking its 20th yearSep 15, 2026 10:38 am - Kane County Certified Naturalists celebrates 20 years with their 20th class starting in 2027, offering an award-winning nature education program that teaches conservation, environmental education and community service through classroom learning and field experiences.
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A lifelong love of nature inspires lasting giftsSep 14, 2026 9:44 pm - Barbara Butcher’s love of birdwatching inspired her to dedicate three trailside benches, each featuring a personalized plaque honoring a loved one, a memory or a special connection.
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Why a small piece of land will help protect egret and heron rookery in Antioch TownshipSep 10, 2026 6:38 am - A small but important acquisition by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will provide further protection for a heron and egret rookery near Antioch.
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Second Fox River Trail detour needed for wastewater construction project in GenevaSep 04, 2026 3:42 pm - The Fox River Trail in Geneva will face a second closure on its west side starting Sept. 14 for approximately two months due to sanitary sewer construction. Trail users will need to detour via South Third Street and South Street.
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