Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Lake County Forest Preserve issues hiking challengeSep 05, 2019 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District officials are challenging you to go hiking this fall. Complete seven hikes on any of 12 district trails by Nov. 30 and earn a commem...
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Learn about fall migrations, autumn wildflowers with McHenry County Conservation DistrictSep 04, 2019 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District has announced fall drop-in programs. Visit the district's website at www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and event offerings...
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Shedd Aquarium helps DuPage Forest Preserve release endangered turtlesSep 04, 2019 5:30 am - Parents with back-to-school separation anxiety could learn a lot from Shedd Aquarium caretakers who have ensured this year's class of young Blanding's turtles are ready ...
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Nearing its close, ticket sales for "Marvelocity" have been, well, marvelousSep 04, 2019 1:00 am - With the "Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross" exhibit closing Sunday, organizers said it's one of the most popular special attractions in Lake County Forest Preserve Dist...
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Carp fishing contest Saturday in LibertyvilleSep 04, 2019 1:00 am - A carp fishing contest is set for Saturday at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville. Not only is the all-ages event fun for fans of the sport, it's d...
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First Fridays Concert Series with McHenry County Conservation DistrictSep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Sit back and enjoy a summer evening of musical entertainment with Fox Crossing Stringband from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, on the back patio of the Lost Valley Visit...
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Openlands' online plant saleSep 03, 2019 1:00 am - Orders for Openlands' online fall native tree and plant sale are being accepted through Sept. 30. A curated selection of trees, shrubs and mulch offered for landscaping ...
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New grass birding trail on former airstrip at Fort Sheridan opens SaturdayAug 30, 2019 5:00 am - Establishing the grass was a challenge, but on Saturday a 1.6-mile trail situated in a birders' paradise will open to the public as the final piece of an extensive impro...
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Low-key version of former Raging Buffalo facility plannedAug 30, 2019 1:00 am - More than 60 years of for-profit winter activity in Algonquin is over as the Kane County Forest Preserve District's Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park will transform into mor...
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St. James Farm: Formerly an equestrian venue, now it's an oasis for visitorsAug 29, 2019 6:00 am - The 595-acre St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville once was a haven for horses. Now it's a haven for visitors who want to check out its historic buildings, enjoy...