Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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About 30 seniors enjoy a windy walk in the woods during Senior StrollMar 05, 2020 12:00 am - About 30 people turned out for a windy walk in the woods Thursday at Johnson's Mound in Elburn for the Kane County Forest Preserve's monthly Senior Stroll. Naturalist J...
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Trail, road and parking upgrades planned at Northwest suburban forest preservesMar 04, 2020 12:00 am - Trails and access roads at several Northwest suburban sites in the Forest Preserves of Cook County will receive trail and access road improvements in the next two years,...
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Forest preserve district prepares for prescription burnsMar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - Specially trained crews from the DuPage Forest Preserve District will conduct prescription burns in the coming weeks at selected sites in the county's preserves. The bur...
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Demolition of old buildings clears way for new future at Lakewood preserveMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - With a long-awaited master plan as a guide, work has begun to clear the way for the future of the largest forest preserve in Lake County. Heavy equipment on Monday began...
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MCCD opens season early on March 4Mar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District announced that due to warmer temperatures all district conservation sites, restrooms and parking lots will reopen for the season...
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Help Ducks Unlimited improve Nelson Lake MarshMar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - The Central Kane County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, which is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to revitalize Nelson Lake Marsh, will hold its 1...
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Get tips on paddling the NippersinkMar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - As spring approaches, the McHenry County Conservation District offers some outdoor programs for adults and families. Visit www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and ev...
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Donor gives $200K for Ryerson Woods master planFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - A master plan for the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods could be created sooner rather than later as a result of a $200,000 private donation. Educational...
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Learn about Illinois Beach State ParkFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois Beach State Park: A Biological Hot Spot is the topic of a presentation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 North Midlothia...
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Endorsement: Wehrli for Republicans in DuPage Forest Preserve District 5Feb 27, 2020 12:00 am - Two familiar faces - Mary Lou Wehrli of Naperville and Carl Schultz of Aurora - are butting heads again this spring in the Republican primary for the District 5 seat on ...