Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Learn about aquatic science in 'Eco-Lab: Dissect A Perch'Jun 05, 2023 11:00 pm - Get ready for an evening of captivating aquatic science exploration with "Eco-Lab: Dissect a Perch." This Forest Preserve District of Kane County program invites partici...
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Two bridges reopen in Hidden Lake Forest Preserve near Downers GroveMay 31, 2023 1:00 am - A gathering at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, will celebrate the installation of two bridges - one replacement and one historically significant refurbishment - allowing full ...
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Historic Powers-Walker House to host old-fashioned fun this summerMay 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Step back in time at McHenry County Conservation District's historic Powers-Walker House at Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood. This summer, the monthly ...
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Time for some upgrades: Historic Danada House to get accessibility, other improvements next yearMay 16, 2023 5:00 am - The Danada Forest Preserve offers a nice change of pace just a few minutes' drive from strip malls and tollway office towers. Horses graze in white-fenced paddocks. Wand...
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Core of Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda to close for $5.1 million upgradeMay 15, 2023 1:00 am - The core of the largest forest preserve in Lake County will close soon for the start of $5.1 million in work to improve public access and reduce operating costs. The por...
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Where you can expect construction projects in DuPage County forest preservesMay 11, 2023 5:30 am - As spring gives way to summer, visitors to forest preserves around DuPage County will come across lush wildflowers, crowded picnic tables and the occasional hard hat. Co...
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'Look and feel of those ancient forests': Lake County's St. Francis Woods joins national networkMay 11, 2023 1:00 am - A section of the most visited forest preserve in Lake County's extensive system has received national recognition for its history and value of trees. Granted, the induc...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District budgets for $4M in improvementsMay 10, 2023 1:00 am - Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners approved a 2023-24 budget this week that includes more than $4 million in new projects. Commissioners approved a tax l...
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Grab your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and float around Lake CountyMay 05, 2023 6:00 am - Grab your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and float around Lake County
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A guide to finding spring wildflowers in McHenry CountyMay 05, 2023 6:00 am - The sunshine and higher temperatures have awoken the seasonal wildflowers throughout McHenry County, signaling the onset of spring. Spring woodland wildflowers are often...