Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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DuPage County Forest Preserve District seeks volunteers for Earth WeekApr 06, 2022 1:00 am - The DuPage County Forest Preserve District celebrates Earth Week by hosting a series of volunteer workdays throughout April. Families and groups tied to schools, churche...
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Suburban Skyview: A control burn in forest preserves are commonplace this time of yearMar 26, 2022 1:00 am - Controlled burns at preserves are common this time of year
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How Lake County forest preserves supported visitors during the pandemicMar 25, 2022 6:00 am - Just over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the forest preserves feel more important than ever. While so much was closed, the preserves and trails remained open - ev...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts nature-inspired art exhibitMar 21, 2022 1:00 am - The Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook will display artwork by DuPage County Forest Preserve District employees and volunteers through the end of April. "Hidden Creati...
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Candidates line up for DuPage County forest preserve electionsMar 16, 2022 1:00 am - Democrats running for seats on the DuPage County Forest Preserve board can expect a quieter primary season than the near double-digit field of candidates on the Republic...
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Introduce young anglers to trout fishing at pre-season program March 26Mar 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Kids, age 15 or younger, are invited to feel the thrill of catching a fish at "Trout Fishing for Kids" on Saturday, March 26, with the DuPage Forest Preserve District. I...
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Elk's death in Busse Woods pasture may have been caused by pneumoniaMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Pneumonia may have caused the death last week of an elk that had been part of the herd at Busse Woods, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said Monday. The 4-year-...
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Big field in Democratic primary for Lake County Board with eight racesMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Lake County voters will decide several contested races in the June 28 primary election, but only one will have countywide reach. With the weeklong filing period now clos...
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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Chicago Bears helping forest preserves clear out invasive buckthorn near Halas HallMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has partnered with the Chicago Bears to tackle buckthorn - a stubborn and widespread invasive species. About a third of an acre ...