Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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DuPage forest preserves gearing up for winter activitiesDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - Winter fun on tap at forest preserves
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Merger will strengthen conservation efforts in Lake CountyDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - After 22 years, the local nonprofit environmental group Conserve Lake County is thinking bigger and will merge with Openlands, a well-known and deep-rooted regional orga...
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Senior strollers invited to holiday party ThursdayNov 30, 2017 10:00 pm - Each month, Forest Preserve District naturalists lead a hike as part of our "Senior Stroll" program series. Along the walk, attendees learn about the natural and cultura...
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New raptor house coming to Willowbrook Wildlife CenterNov 29, 2017 10:00 pm - Retired music teacher Donna "Ginger" Jelf lived a simple life but never wavered in her pursuit of her three passions: music, travel and animals. "She loved wildlife, and...
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Invasive plants go up in smoke in Busse Forest controlled burnNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - The Cook County Forest Preserve District and Audubon Great Lakes joined forces Wednesday to set fire lines for a controlled burn in Busse Forest along Arlington Heights ...
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Increase in coyote sightings not cause for alarmNov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - DuPage County residents may notice increased coyote sightings between now and February as the young leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their ...
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Enjoy extended, guided hikes during 'Trek with a Naturalist'Nov 20, 2017 10:00 pm - Get your daily 10,000 steps in, during guided hikes with Forest Preserve District of Kane County naturalists. Each month, district staff lead an invigorating two-hour hi...
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Forest district projects seeking support on #GivingTuesdayNov 16, 2017 10:00 pm - Area residents can keep their #GivingTuesday donation local Nov. 28 by donating to priority projects in the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Here are some opti...
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How to become a Kane County Certified NaturalistNov 16, 2017 10:00 pm - How to become a Kane County Certified Naturalist
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DuPage forest district 2018 permits go on sale Dec. 1Nov 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Visitors can purchase Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 2018 permits for off-leash dog areas, private boats and model crafts beginning Friday, Dec. 1. Permits wi...