Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Maple syrup hikes a sweet way to get ready for springMar 13, 2016 1:00 am - We're still a ways away from April showers, not to mention May flowers, but spring is just around the corner, and for outdoors enthusiasts that means maple syrup. The La...
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Spring on the Chicago FlywayMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - Learn about migrating birds Thursday, March 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. In spring, millions ...
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Trout fishing season to openMar 10, 2016 12:00 am - Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda will open for rainbow trout fishing at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, after the release of roughly 600 pounds of trout in Banana Lake....
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Woman's geocache helps visitors discover St. James FarmMar 09, 2016 10:00 pm - A Wheaton woman's award-winning geocache leads visitors to some of the best spots at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Gwen Johnson's cache was named Geocac...
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Volunteers monitor DuPage's dragonfly populationMar 08, 2016 10:00 pm - When you spot a dragonfly, your mind may flash on the many myths surrounding these intriguing creatures. Or you may shy away, intimidated by the insect's sleek, sharply ...
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Trail users may experience delays through mid-April in St. Charles TownshipMar 08, 2016 10:00 pm - Users of the Fox River Trail in St. Charles Township may experience delays or intermittent closures near Sunset Drive, March 14 through April 15, due to scheduled electr...
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Lake County forest district adopts 10-year planMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District commissioners on Tuesday adopted the agency's first 10-year capital improvement plan, a long list of projects officials hope to ...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County announces spring scheduleMar 07, 2016 10:00 pm - As days grow longer and signs of spring's imminent arrival begin appearing, residents and visitors will find an abundance of ways to enjoy the season in the Forest Prese...
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What priorities drive DuPage forest candidates?Mar 05, 2016 4:17 am - Mary Lou Wehrli says her top priority as she runs to retain her seat on the DuPage Forest Preserve Commission is to strike a balance between the natural world and our hu...
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Lake County forest district plans $2 million addition to Ray LakeMar 03, 2016 4:50 am - Another piece of property in Fremont Township is being acquired for what Lake County Forest Preserve District officials envision as a restoration project that will somed...