Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Lake County Forest Preserve police in line for pay hikes under new contractMar 09, 2017 12:00 am - Full-time ranger police officers with the Lake County Forest Preserve District would get annual salary increases amounting to 5.5 percent as part of a four-year pact bei...
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Lake forest preserve hosts open house for volunteersMar 08, 2017 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will host a volunteer open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at its general offices, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyv...
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'Learn from the Experts' program to focus on the life of sandhill cranesMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - One hundred years ago, sandhill cranes were a rare sight in Kane County, but, thanks to improvements in conservation laws and habitat restoration, their populations have...
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Boating safety course to be offered March 18Mar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - The Kane County Forest Preserve Police will sponsor a boating safety education training course, offered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This beginner bo...
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Guided Volo Bog tours underwayMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - One-hour guided public tours of the Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside are available most Saturdays and Sundays about 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for individuals, families ...
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Enjoy guided, evening hikes in the Kane County forest preservesMar 04, 2017 12:00 am - Get your daily 10,000 steps in, during evening hikes with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Each month, participants will take an invigorating two-hour hike a...
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Calling all book lovers: Join Nature Book Group!Mar 02, 2017 10:00 pm - Calling all book-lovers and nature enthusiasts: join a Nature Book Group! Every month, they will discuss a book about the environment, nature or related topics, and cov...
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Enjoy evening adventures outside with MCCDFeb 23, 2017 10:00 pm - In March, the McHenry County Conservation District will offer outdoor adventures at dusk. Visit the district's website at www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and eve...
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Friends of Volo Bog seeks board membersFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - Friends of Volo Bog, a charitable membership organization established in 1983, is seeking four people to serve on the board of directors. The group is devoted to the pro...
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Reptile Rampage fundraiser returns March 12Feb 19, 2017 12:00 am - Reptile Rampage, the annual spring fundraiser for the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the center, 1401 Middle...