Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Learn about the origins of Primrose Farm Park Aug. 18Feb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Visit Primrose Farm Park for an in-depth look at the Peck family and learn about their legacy during "The Sense of Place" program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. ...
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Learn about Illinois State Nature Preserves at Feb. 4 Senior Stroll programFeb 07, 2014 12:01 am - While it's cold outside, area seniors are invited inside Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve in St. Charles to learn about Illinois State Nature Pres...
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'Over the River and Through the Woods' guided nature walk Nov. 27Feb 07, 2014 12:01 am - Come to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve for "Over the River and Through the Woods," the popular, annual, post-Thanksgiving guided nature walk, from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov...
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Enjoy a Winter Wildlife Hike through Burnidge Forest PreserveFeb 07, 2014 12:01 am - See the beauty of winter during the "Winter Wildlife Hike" at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin on Sunday, Jan. 29. There are many kinds of animals that brave the Illin...
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Learn about 'Wildflowers in the Winter' at Senior Stroll programFeb 07, 2014 12:01 am - While it's cold outside, area seniors are invited inside the Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve in St. Charles to learn about "Wildflowers in the Wi...
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Sign up for preview run for Run Wild 5KFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Don't miss this summer training opportunity for the fall Run Wild - Race for Open Space 5K. Come out for a free preview run from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Hicko...
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Discover morels during nature programmFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Discover morels, an early spring mushroom, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve, 35W076 Villa Marie Road in St. Charles. Natural...
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Watch the Firefly Fireworks at Campton Forest PreserveFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Have you ever wondered how a glow worm glows, or why a lightning bug lights, or if a firefly light is hot to the touch? Learn the answers and more as you explore the fas...
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Teens invited to learn wilderness survival skillsFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Do you have what it takes to "tough it" in the wilderness? Join the "Survival Skills" nature program from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 2, to find out. During this n...
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Chicago Symphony considering DuPage forest preserve sitesFeb 05, 2014 8:00 am - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is searching for a permanent outdoor venue in DuPage County where it can perform summer concerts. Encouraged by the success of its perfor...