Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Lake County restoration project to see if native grasses are key to dealing with climate changeSep 20, 2020 1:00 am - Restoring landscapes to their native state is a regular practice for the Lake County Forest Preserve District, but a pending project at Grant Woods in Ingleside has the ...
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Join a naturalist for an Autumn Bird Walk Sept. 20 in St. CharlesSep 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Enjoy the changing season as we hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting our forest preserves this fall. At this all-ages program, Forest Preserve District natura...
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Evan Gregor's new fishing column: Fall is the time for smallmouthSep 16, 2020 5:30 am - It's the annual call of fall. Smallmouth bass enthusiasts should be eager to answer. Historically, dropping leaves and temperatures serve as reminders for area anglers, ...
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COVID-19 sinks fall trout season in DuPage forest preservesSep 16, 2020 1:00 am - Rainbow trout won't be making a splash in the lakes of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. The district announced Wednesday officials are canceling the fall t...
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Restoration ecologists work to preserve orchids in Lake County Forest PreservesSep 11, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: The is part two of a two-part series looking at native orchids found in Lake County. Orchids, known to be elegant, evolved and delicate, are among the rar...
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Mill Creek bridge in Geneva closed for repairs Sept. 21-25Sep 10, 2020 11:00 pm - The Mill Creek bridge, located on the linear trail at the corner of Fabyan Parkway and Peck Road in Geneva, will be closed for repairs, Sept. 21-25. The Forest Preserve ...
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Looking for fall outdoor fun? Suburban nature centers have it coveredSep 08, 2020 6:00 am - Virtual programming. Scaled-back events. Socially distanced hikes. Planning for fall has been an unusual process for suburban nature centers amid the restrictions and un...
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CLC's culinary program could bring fine dining to Brae Loch Golf ClubSep 04, 2020 1:00 am - A culinary program featuring fine dining could be added to the menu at the Brae Loch Golf Club in Grayslake pending an agreement between the Lake County Forest Preserve ...
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Sign up 'Little Saplings' for nature hikes and storytimeSep 02, 2020 11:00 pm - Registration is now open for the September session of "Little Saplings," a fun nature program series for children ages 3 to 5, presented by the Forest Preserve District ...
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Endangered turtles bred at Brookfield Zoo released into DuPage wildSep 02, 2020 1:00 am - The tiny turtle squirming in Dan Thompson's hands looks like a content creature. The shape of its mouth gives the appearance of a smile and the impression that the young...