Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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DuPage forest commission hires executive director - againSep 09, 2014 1:01 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve District commissioners voted Tuesday to hire John Lapinski as executive director. Again. The commission had voted unanimously on Aug. 19 to...
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Forest district officials asked to think differently about Discovery MuseumSep 08, 2014 1:01 am - As planning continues to move the Lake County Discovery Museum to a new location in Libertyville, forest preserve district commissioners are being asked to consider the ...
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The many uses - both good and bad - of stinging nettlesSep 07, 2014 11:00 pm - You're out for a walk in the woods, enjoying a stroll along the river. Then, suddenly, you feel as if you've been stung by a thousand sharp needles. Your arms and legs ...
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Lake County forest preserve trails have some tales to tellSep 06, 2014 1:01 am - A new educational program debuted Friday at the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods near Riverwoods. Presented in Spanish and English, Trail Tales/Caminando con Cuentos is...
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Saturday Soapbox: Ten suburban issues worth special reflectionSep 06, 2014 1:01 am - DuPage do-over: After announcing a new executive director the same day they announced the firing of Arnie Biondo, who held the job for seven months, DuPage County f...
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Climate change activists walk through suburbsSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - For the last six months, Jeffery Czerwiec has walked 15 to 20 miles a day, six days a week. His ankles have a distinctive tan line near the top of his socks and his dark...
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Photo exhibit opens at Brushwood Center in RiverwoodsSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - An opening reception for a new exhibition at Brushwood Center in Ryerson Woods, Views From Brushwood Farm: The Photographs of Edward L. Ryerson & Edward Ranney, 1937-197...
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Kane County Cougars stadium improvements should sail throughSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - Pending construction that would bring a giant high-definition screen and more concerts to Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, received high praise fro...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County hosts photo contestSep 04, 2014 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting its third annual photo contest to showcase the best photos of the places, people, flora and fauna of the forest preserves ...
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Crabtree's Art in Nature on Sept. 21Sep 04, 2014 11:00 pm - Come watch over forty artists painting along scenic nature trails at Crabtree Nature Center's fifth annual Art in Nature event. This free event will be held on ...