Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Bensenville Park District plans to improve historic farmSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - The historic Fischer Farm in Bensenville is slated to get new gardens, lighting and handicapped-accessible ramps. Bensenville Park District officials have outlined the i...
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Off-leash passes now on sale in Cook CountySep 11, 2016 1:00 am - Off-leash dog area memberships, enabling dogs to enjoy off-leash play in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, are now available for 2016-17. Off-leash locations are: Be...
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New trail to run through downtown WinfieldSep 09, 2016 5:21 am - Work is poised to begin on part of a regional trail that will run through downtown Winfield and provide the backbone for a future riverwalk in the village. Officials pla...
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Night bike ride planned Saturday in Busse WoodsSep 08, 2016 1:00 am - The second annual Busse Woods Night Ride - an after-dark bike ride along the forest preserve's bike trail - is scheduled for Saturday night near Elk Grove Village. Cycli...
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Get your off-leash dog area memberships nowSep 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Dog owners and their canine companions can now purchase a 2016-2017 off-leash dog area membership to enjoy off-leash play in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Use of...
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Sign up now for paddleboard lessons with MCCDSep 06, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn what's "SUP" with "Stand Up Paddleboard" lessons with the McHenry County Conservation District. Registration is accepted online at www.MCCDistrict.org. • "Sunset S...
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St. James Farm riding arena will be improvedSep 06, 2016 1:00 am - A planned renovation and expansion of the indoor riding arena at St. James Farm Forest Preserve near Warrenville is on pace to begin next year. DuPage County Forest Pres...
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Future of former farm buildings at Lakewood to be considered in master planSep 02, 2016 5:20 am - Determining what to do with the old farm buildings that for 40 years housed the Lake County Discovery Museum will take awhile, but officials say public input will be par...
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'Kids in the Outdoors' program starts Sept. 10Aug 31, 2016 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District's "Kids in the Outdoors" program gets kids ages 13 and younger outside into the fresh air and provides them opportunities to eng...
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Summertime blooms striking in DuPage forest preservesAug 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Head out to DuPage forest preserves to see summer flowers