Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Sign up for 'Birding the Winter Rivershore' nature program Jan. 22Dec 30, 2020 10:00 pm - Enjoy the changing season as you hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting local forest preserves this winter. Forest Preserve District naturalists will cover basi...
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Rejuvenate your spirit in area forest preserves this winterDec 28, 2020 10:00 pm - Submitted by Forest Preserves of Cook County On Monday, Dec. 28, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Brandon Johnson; forest preserve...
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DuPage clerk: Recounts confirm results in four racesDec 28, 2020 12:00 am - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announced Monday that discovery recounts in races for four offices in the Nov. 3 election confirmed the results she certified Nov. 24....
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Adopt a Blanding's turtle to benefit Kane Forest Preserve FoundationDec 22, 2020 10:00 pm - The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation works to restore, restock, protect and preserve forest preserve lands for the education, recreation and pleasure of all Kane County c...
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Make end-of-year donation to Friends of the Forest Preserve DistrictDec 22, 2020 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District works tirelessly throughout DuPage County to restore habitats and protect rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals every day. Than...
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2020 was a big year in birdingDec 18, 2020 5:00 am - You probably heard about "Rocky," the saw-whet owl discovered last month inside the huge Christmas tree on Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The adorable stowaway became an...
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Do you know a Conservation Champion? MCCD taking nominations through Jan. 8Dec 17, 2020 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District is accepting nominations of individuals who are and have been "Conservation Champions for the Public Open Space of McHenry Count...
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Explore Kane County Forest Preserves by snowshoeDec 15, 2020 10:00 pm - Whether you're new to venturing out in the cold snowy months or a seasoned pro, join Kane County Forest Preserve District's "Exploring by Snowshoe" programs to give you ...
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Thousands of new trees coming to Brunner Forest PreserveDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - The Brunner Forest Preserve will be home to more than 6,000 new trees as part of a revised agreement between Kane County forest district and transportation officials, bu...
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DuPage forest preserve begins search for new executive directorDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County announced Tuesday that it is searching for a new executive director. Ed Stevenson, the current executive director, will ass...