Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Walking in Nature programMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - The next Walking in Nature program is at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Rollins Savanna, Grayslake. Each walk joins naturalists from the Lake County Forest Preserve Distric...
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Three Lake County organizations hold rain barrel, compost bin and native plant saleMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - Three Lake County organizations came together Saturday to host a rain barrel, compost bin and native plant sale at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyvil...
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Free vessel checks of recreational watercraft May 23May 07, 2015 11:00 pm - As part of the Forest Preserve Safety Month and Safe Boating Week, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at Oakhurst Fores...
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Study aims to connect trails with bike routeMay 06, 2015 11:00 pm - The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is having an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, to discuss a study to identify a bike route to connect the Fox Riv...
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Watching the gardens grow in GenevaMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - The Geneva Community Gardens at Prairie Green is a cooperative partnership between the park district, the city and the Kane County Forest Preserve District. The gardens ...
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Wildflower celebration in MarengoMay 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Come out and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor exploration and artistic activities at "A Celebration of Wildflowers and Art" from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Coral Wo...
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Work expected soon on last gap in Des Plaines River TrailMay 05, 2015 5:30 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District commissioners finally can tell their constituents when the last gap in the signature Des Plaines River Trail will be closed. Pending...
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Some fear Kline Creek horses were sold to slaughterhouseMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - After spending much of their lives working at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago, two senior horses — Annie and Buddy — on March 18 were loaded onto a trailer, driven more...
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Lake County Forest Preserve District considers 75-acre addition to Pine DunesMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - A proposed expansion of the Pine Dunes Forest Preserve in northern Lake County is expected to play a key role in potential trail connections and provide other benefits. ...
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Geneva 5K aims to inspire women runnersMay 04, 2015 11:00 pm - A new 5K meant to inspire women to run will take place along the shores of the Fox River this month. The Fox River Trail Runners are hosting the free She Runs the Fox 5K...