Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Hidden gem forest preserve near Antioch ready for public debutOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - A breathtaking landscape known to few in Lake County will be opened Friday to public access. Just as fall colors begin to emerge, the official debut of Ethel's Woods For...
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DuPage forest district looking to revitalize Mayslake Peabody EstateOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is launching an initiative to revitalize the Mayslake Peabody Estate by expanding offerings at the Oak Brook site and makin...
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Grab your rod and reel, it's time to fishOct 14, 2019 1:00 am - Rainbow trout season begins Saturday at Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda, after the release of trout in Banana Lake. Trout stocking is a biannual event at the lake...
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Filles and fall go together at Danada festival in WheatonOct 13, 2019 1:00 am - Fillies, foals and fall came together Sunday when the Danada Equestrian Center at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton held its annual Fall Festival. Hundreds visited the c...
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Bird watching on Lake MichiganOct 11, 2019 1:00 am - The bird-watching hot spot program runs from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 and 19, at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, 117 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Visitors can look...
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Volunteers needed to help spruce up two DuPage forest preservesOct 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Volunteers of all ages are invited to help local habitats by removing litter at two DuPage County forest preserves. Both cleanups are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. The f...
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Novice birders welcome to join 'The Big Sit' international birding event Oct. 13Oct 07, 2019 11:00 pm - Novice birders are welcome to participate in international birding event, "The Big Sit," from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Powers-Walker House at Glacial P...
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Lost Valley Nature Detectives offers outdoor family explorationOct 06, 2019 11:00 pm - Start your "Lost Valley Nature Detective" adventure at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Indoor displays and activities wil...
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Lake County Forest Preserve board to vote on budgetOct 04, 2019 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District board will meet Tuesday to approve a $62.4 million budget for the 2020 fiscal year and to discuss other business. The fiscal yea...
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Drivers warned deer-vehicle collisions increase in fallOct 02, 2019 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert to avoid deer-vehicle crashes this fall when the animals' breeding season inc...