Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Multimedia exhibition explores natureNov 13, 2020 12:00 am - A reception for the debut of "TIDES: A Prelude" will be held at staggered times from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Brushwood Center Gallery, 21850 N. Riverwoo...
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Des Plaines River Trail earns national recognitionNov 11, 2020 10:00 pm - The scenic Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway in Lake County has been designated as a National Recreation Trail. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt ...
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Sign up 'Little Saplings' for nature hikes and storytimeNov 10, 2020 10:00 pm - Registration is now open for the November session of "Little Saplings," a fun nature program series for children ages 3 to 5, presented by the Forest Preserve District o...
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Work off that turkey dinner at Green Friday Restoration Day in McHenry CountyNov 09, 2020 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 27, McHenry County C...
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Lake County forest preserve deer management program benefits food banksNov 06, 2020 12:00 am - The deer population in Lake County forest preserves is thinned annually to keep ecosystems balanced, but there also is an ancillary benefit for area food banks. As a con...
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Democrats gain ground in once solidly red DuPage CountyNov 04, 2020 12:00 am - Democrats hoping to make historic gains across once reliably Republican DuPage County hold solid leads or remain within striking distance of defeating GOP opponents for ...
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West Branch trail reopens at Blackwell as Spring Brook Creek restoration project wraps upNov 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The West Branch DuPage River Trail through Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville has reopened as work wraps up on the Spring Brook Creek restoration project. Trail ...
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Trail reopens near WarrenvilleNov 02, 2020 12:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County announced Monday that the West Branch DuPage River Trail through Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville has reopened. I...
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Illuminated trails to open Sunday at two Lake County preservesOct 28, 2020 1:00 am - Trails lighted with solar energy will open for the season Sunday at the Old School and Lakewood forest preserves in Lake County. Hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get br...
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Dental records reveal identity of body found at Harvard conservation areaOct 26, 2020 1:00 am - A body found in May 2019 at Rush Creek Conservation Area has been identified as a 50-year-old Ingleside man, officials said. After an 18-month investigation, the McHenry...