Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Lake County forest district program preaches outdoor fun, nature for childrenJan 09, 2014 2:56 pm - Kids got a chance to go outside and have some fun while learning about nature Thursday at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. The program, “Healthy-Happy Kids i...
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Children learn about shapes in nature during Lake County museum programJan 08, 2014 1:26 pm - Children learned about shapes and using them to make animals during the Colorful Creatures program Wednesday at the Lake County Discovery Museum in the Lakewood Forest P...
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Lake County Forest Preserve considers sale of pier rightsJan 07, 2014 9:40 am - Getting out on the water may only be a nice thought this time of year, but officials at the Lake County Forest Preserve District already are considering options for pote...
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$1.4M investment could yield bounty of projects in Lake CountyJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - The work may not begin for awhile, but a contingent of Lake County Forest Preserve District officials are supporting a plan to invest $1.4 million of local taxpayer mone...
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Looking ahead to 2014 in Lake CountyJan 03, 2014 5:00 am - Budgets have not been as tight as the economy continues to loosen, and projects of varying degrees are pending or proposed in several Lake County communities. Voters wi...
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Lengthy to-do list for DuPage Forest Preserve DistrictJan 02, 2014 3:47 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve officials have compiled a lengthy to-do list for 2014, including creating wetlands, improving habitats and repairing historic buildings. “T...
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Lake County Discovery Museum rings in new yearDec 31, 2013 7:23 am - The Lake County Discovery Museum continued its tradition of celebrating the new year with visitors. Children ages 3 to 12 celebrated the holiday Tuesday by making noise...
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Visit forest district website:Dec 30, 2013 3:19 pm - Find out which Lake County forest preserves are open for sledding and other activities online at lcfpd.org. It’s the place to go to learn about upcoming programs, too. Y...
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Hardy volunteers take on buckthorn at Lake County preserveDec 29, 2013 1:13 pm - A sprinkling of freezing rain made some paved surfaces slick early Sunday afternoon, but the north wind had yet to turn vicious and temperature remained steady in the 20...
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Algonquin, Carpentersville score grant for Fox River improvementsDec 29, 2013 7:00 am - Algonquin and Carpentersville have snagged a grant from a planning agency that will allow them both to enhance recreational opportunities along the Fox River, which runs...