Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Kane Co. forest district could ask voters for $50 millionNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - If Kane County officials believe the results of a recent poll, residents could vote on a $50 million tax increase for the forest preserve district in April. The forest d...
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Forest preserves encourages residents to #OptOutsideNov 24, 2016 10:00 pm - This holiday season, the Forest Preserves of Cook County joins its partner REI in encouraging residents to enjoy the outdoors. "This is a busy time for many people as th...
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Forest preserves offer flurry of winter activitiesNov 24, 2016 10:00 pm - Get out and enjoy the colder months in the forest preserves
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Kane board members fear Lauzen retribution in appointmentsNov 23, 2016 4:15 am - The otherwise mundane selection of Kane County Board leadership has an unprecedented level of angst this year, as several board members say they are on high alert for po...
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Camp Reinberg in Palatine taking winter reservationsNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - Winter camping reservations for four of the Forest Preserves of Cook County new and revitalized campgrounds are now being accepted for Jan. 1 through March 31. Residents...
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Tree-trimming project set along Fox River Trail in ElginNov 21, 2016 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County asks users of Fox River Trail in Elgin to be aware of an upcoming tree-trimming project, slated to begin Nov. 24. ComEd contr...
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Learn how to become a Kane County Certified NaturalistNov 21, 2016 10:00 pm - Learn about Kane County's fastest-growing, nature education program for adults - the Kane County Certified Naturalist program. Attend a free informational session to fin...
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Here's how to become a certified naturalistNov 21, 2016 5:00 am - Do your friends call you a nature nut? Or, are you a closet naturalist who secretly wants to be a forest ranger? Do you often wonder what the names of plants are, or wi...
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Volunteers needed for work day at Bliss WoodsNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - A habitat restoration work day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 26, at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove. Volunteers are needed to cut and stack...
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Holiday celebrations in DuPage forest preservesNov 18, 2016 12:00 am - Visitors can catch the holiday spirit by joining the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at a variety of events and programs in the coming weeks. Here's a look at ...