Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Solar-lit trails to open next week at two Lake County forest preservesOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - Two solar-lit trails will open Nov. 5 at Lake County forest preserves. Small solar lights will guide hikers, skiers and snowshoers for evening exercise along the 1.3-mil...
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Why a dip in Lake Michigan at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve or its new addition isn't allowedOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - An apparent military device likely from another era washed up at the Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan on Lake Michigan over the weekend and was destroyed without issu...
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DuPage County officials working to get regional trail proposal back on trackOct 24, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County already has a wealth of options for cyclists, joggers and hikers looking to enjoy the green spaces in the county. In addition to regional trails like the I...
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How to weigh in on proposed renovation of Maple Meadows golf courseOct 24, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve officials will host an open house at the Maple Meadows golf course in Wood Dale on Wednesday to gather feedback on a proposed multimillion-...
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Look out for different types of fungi during your fall hikesOct 20, 2023 6:00 am - Plants and animals. Flora and fauna. While these phrases are familiar, they don't contain another kingdom of organisms crucial to local habitats. These life-forms are ne...
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Create eco-friendly decor at 'Nature Crafting for the Holidays'Oct 17, 2023 12:00 am - How did early settlers decorate their schools and homes for the holidays? They were resourceful and used found items from nature to create awe-inspiring adornments. Show...
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Why DuPage forest preserve district wants to upgrade Maple Meadows Golf CourseOct 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Two years after opening a new clubhouse at The Preserve at Oak Meadows, DuPage County forest preserve officials are developing plans for a multimillion-dollar renovation...
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Create eco-friendly decor at 'Nature Crafting for the Holidays'Oct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - How did early settlers decorate their schools and homes for the holidays? They were resourceful and used found items from nature to create awe-inspiring adornments. Show...
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DuPage Forest Preserve District takes pragmatic approach to safely reducing light pollutionOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - At a recent board meeting, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reaffirmed its commitment to the dark sky movement and to complying with the best-practice guide...
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Balanced budget, modest spending increases recommended for Lake forest preserveOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District's proposed $66.8 million 2024 budget is balanced and features some increased spending for new and returning programs. That total...