Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Owl mania: Birders’ enthusiasm for this species can sometimes go overboardApr 15, 2024 10:45 am - The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.
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‘A place that respects history’: Mayslake Hall could get more improvementsApr 15, 2024 5:30 am - The one-time home of coal baron F.S. Peabody has been surrounded by an “oasis of nature” for over a century, a tour description says. “You really can just bask in nature ...
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Robotic range equipment coming to Countryside, ThunderHawk golf courses in Lake CountyApr 11, 2024 7:40 pm - Robotic range mowers and ball pickers will improve operations, officials say The Lake County Forest Preserve District is going robotic to mow grass and pick up balls...
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Lake County Forest Preserves plan up to $20.5 million bond issue to buy time-sensitive propertiesApr 05, 2024 7:00 pm - First two recommended buys would be additions to Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda The Lake County Forest Preserve District plans to issue not more than $20.5 m...
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Trout fishing season opens Saturday in Cook forest preservesApr 04, 2024 1:50 pm - A pair of Northwest suburban lakes are being stocked with 1,500 pounds of rainbow trout as Forest Preserves of Cook County’s 2024 spring inland trout fishing season is se...
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Join cleanup effort at Axehead Lake in Des PlainesApr 04, 2024 6:43 am - A nonprofit group called Clean Up — Give Back is organizing an environmental cleanup project in Des Plaines on April 13 to celebrate Earth Month. It will run from 11 a.m....
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Join a tree planting extravaganza April 20 for Earth DayApr 01, 2024 10:16 pm - Calling all volunteers! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help plant trees at Elburn Forest Preserve in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers are...
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‘A long time coming’: Popular DuPage forest preserves may ditch latrines for flush washroomsApr 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Waterfall Glen, one of the most popular and rugged forest preserves in DuPage County, lacks some modern creature comforts. Forest preserve officials are working to provide a more pleasant experience — flush toilet facilities.
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Join an outdoor scavenger hunt at Tekakwitha Woods May 11Mar 29, 2024 12:03 am - Grab your family and friends and embark on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Discover hidden treasures on Saturday, May 11, from 9-11 a.m. at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve in...
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From newsroom to nature: Exhibition sheds light on local landscapesMar 26, 2024 6:36 am - There’s a special exhibition, “Managing Healthy Landscapes,” running through April 7 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.