Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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McHenry County Conservation District opening trail sites earlier due to warmer weatherFeb 26, 2024 10:59 am - McHenry County Conservation District to reopen all District Conservation Sites, restrooms and parking lots for the season on Friday, Feb. 23, due to warmer temperatures; ...
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Join project to track ephemerals coming out this spring in Kane CountyFeb 22, 2024 9:38 pm - Ephemerals are woodland plants that emerge early in spring, and flower before the trees leaf out. This spring, help track when and where spring ephemerals are emerging f...
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Proposed state budget includes $1 million for Route 53 corridor greenway master plan in Lake CountyFeb 21, 2024 5:34 pm - Supporters of creating a greenway out of land acquired for the defunct Route 53 extension in Lake County are celebrating a $1 million allocation for the project in Gov. J...
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DuPage forest preserve board OKs lobbyist contractFeb 21, 2024 4:48 pm - DuPage County forest preserve commissioners have authorized a $60,000, one-year contract to retain the district’s longtime state lobbyist. The district will continue to p...
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A bounty on buckthorn: How conservation group is targeting invasive plantFeb 20, 2024 5:52 pm - As gardeners get antsy to start planting, a Lake Zurich-based conservation group is offering a “buckthorn bounty” to homeowners who clear their landscapes of the tenaciou...
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How to register for DuPage forest preserve summer campsFeb 19, 2024 12:51 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will offer more than a dozen summer camps for kids to get outside and explore nature. Families living in DuPage can sign up ...
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Lake County forest preserves want to know whether or how much voters would support in potential referendumFeb 16, 2024 7:12 pm - Forest board to vote Tuesday on contract for voter survey ahead of potential referendum on November ballot Lake County forest preserve officials want to learn if and...
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Welcome spring at maple syrup festivals in the Fox ValleyFeb 14, 2024 4:24 pm - A sweet tradition continues this spring when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the McHenry County Conservation District hold their annual maple sugaring events.
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DuPage forest preserve district likely to keep Springfield lobbyistFeb 14, 2024 1:54 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District leaders plan to continue to use a Chicago-based lobbying firm to push their agenda in Springfield. The forest preserve district has...
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Skyview: Snow-covered bridge is gateway to outdoor winter activitiesFeb 09, 2024 12:24 pm - Though it has been relatively warm this winter and ice has been in short supply, there have been periods of snow and cold, and that hasn't stopped people from engaging in outdoor recreational activities.