Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Search for hidden treasures at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve and Fine Line Creative Art Center's prairieAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Get ready for a one-of-a-kind artistic treasure hunt as the "Great Orb Hunt 2023" kicks off the week of Aug. 28. This event, presented in partnership with the Forest Pre...
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Crabtree Nature Center receives $2M remodelAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - More than 50 years after first opening its doors, the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Crabtree Nature Center has undergone a $2 million transformation that will enhanc...
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Tours, walks in Lake County Forest Preserves part of statewide celebration of natural areasAug 22, 2023 6:00 am - Tours, walks in Lake County Forest Preserves part of statewide celebration of natural areas
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A boost for bees and turtles: Kane Forest Preserve to benefit from $20K in grantsAug 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District received a $10,000 ComEd Openlands Award for the development of a 17-acre oak savanna and pollinator corridor at Big Rock Forest...
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Project to protect wildlife, endangered blackbird at Pingree Grove Forest Preserve underwayAug 18, 2023 1:00 am - A habitat improvement project that will help protect wildlife like the endangered yellow-headed blackbird began Thursday at Pingree Grove Forest Preserve in Hampshire. T...
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Wetland scrape project begins at Pingree Grove Forest PreserveAug 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Turtles, waterfowl, and several state-listed threatened species, including yellow-headed blackbirds, are just some of the species expected to benefit from a long-planned...
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Protecting endangered species in the suburbs a worthy causeAug 15, 2023 1:00 am - This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Part of what makes life great in the suburbs is the amount of green space around us. Desp...
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What a relief: 4 DuPage County forest preserves to upgrade to flush washroomsAug 11, 2023 5:00 am - Visitors to some of the more rustic forest preserves in DuPage County still have to use the nearest pit latrine when nature calls. If that sounds like an iffy propositio...
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Explore, rejuvenate and reconnect at a women's weekend nature retreatAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a restorative weekend designed for women who share a deep appreciation for the natural world. "Women's...
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'A Night for Nature' on Sept. 14 supports habitat restoration and wildlifeAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve benefit returns Sept. 14 under the stars at St. James Farm