Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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A research visit turns into exhibit opportunity at Dunn MuseumJan 09, 2020 5:00 am - Traditional Native American artists Pat Kruse and Terri Hom visited the Dunn Museum in Libertyville 16 months ago to research a birchbark cradle in the museum's collecti...
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Warm temps delay Hard Water Classic ice-fishing tournamentJan 07, 2020 10:00 pm - Plans for this weekend's Hard Water Classic ice-fishing competition have melted away with the unseasonably warm winter temperatures. With no ice on the 62-acre Silver La...
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Enjoy winter activities in Forest Preserves of Cook CountyJan 07, 2020 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter 2019-2020 Programs and Events guide proves winter doesn't limit outdoor fun in the forest preserves. The season welcomes oppo...
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At last, a master plan for Lakewood Forest Preserve?Jan 07, 2020 4:27 am - The future look of the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda is coming into focus with the pending approval of the first master plan for the preserve since its creation...
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Woman charged in stabbing of a mom who was walking her child ruled unfit to stand trialJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - A Lake County judge ruled Tuesday that the 60-year-old Ingleside woman charged with stabbing a mother who was walking with her child on a Grant Woods Forest Preserve tra...
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DuPage County Forest Preserve District showcasing volunteer opportunitiesJan 06, 2020 10:00 pm - Residents interested in becoming DuPage County Forest Preserve District volunteers will have two chances this month to learn about what's involved and some of the availa...
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Recycle Christmas trees at Lake County forest preservesJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is recycling natural Christmas trees. Unwanted trees can be dropped off at the following preserves: Grant Woods near Fox Lake; G...
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Learn about astronomy at Ryerson WoodsJan 02, 2020 12:00 am - Learn about space and the stars in a free astronomy program Jan. 10, at the Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve near Riverwoods. Set to run from 8 to 10 p.m., the activity is ...
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Kids can connect with nature during Jan. 9 program at GreenbeltJan 01, 2020 12:00 am - Kids can explore nature next week in a free Lake County Forest Preserve District program near North Chicago. Dubbed "Connecting Kids with Nature," the program is set fo...
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Conservation@Home offers class on making your yard eco-friendly Feb. 15Dec 29, 2019 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer "Conservation@Home - Inviting Nature into Your Yard" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Join Jim Kleinwacht...