Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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MCCD hosts candlelight hikes Dec. 13-14Dec 08, 2019 10:00 pm - Discover the beauty of a crisp, winter evening through woodland trails lit only by candlelight. The McHenry County Conservation District will host a Candlelight Night H...
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Solstice Glow Walk in RiverwoodsDec 08, 2019 12:00 am - A Solstice Glow walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, beginning at the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. The walk marks th...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County named Clean Fuels Champion by Clean CitiesDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County, one of the largest forest preserve systems in the nation, has been named the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition's 2019 Clean Fuels ...
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Historic collections at Dunn Museum in Libertyville tell Lake County's storyDec 05, 2019 5:00 am - Many from Lake County have vivid memories of visiting Glen Rock Beverage Company in Waukegan, before a party or family gathering, to fill up a wooden case with an assort...
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2020 DuPage County forest preserve permits now on saleDec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Visitors can purchase Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 2020 annual permits for off-leash dog areas, private watercraft, archery and model crafts around the cloc...
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Take a walk with a naturalist at Lakewood preserve near WaucondaDec 02, 2019 12:00 am - Adults can take a walk with a Lake County Forest Preserve District naturalist Saturday at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda. The hike is set to begin at 9 a.m. ...
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Forest preserves offer sure cure for cabin feverDec 01, 2019 10:00 pm - DuPage forest preserves will offer residents lots of reasons to get outside and play this winter - a sure cure for cabin fever. When there's plenty of packed snow on th...
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Explore a plethora of plants, wildlife along the trails at Waukegan's Lyons WoodsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Lyons Woods is a scenic, 345-acre forest preserve in Waukegan that includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthus...
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#OptOutside at GreenFriday Restoration Day Nov. 29 with McHenry County Conservation DistrictNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 29, McHenry County ...
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Building a 5-mile segment of a DuPage trail could cost as much as $32 millionNov 19, 2019 12:00 am - Constructing a 5-mile segment of a proposed regional trail through central DuPage County could cost between $22 million and $32 million, forest preserve officials said T...