Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Explore a plethora of plants, wildlife along the trails at Waukegan's Lyons WoodsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Lyons Woods is a scenic, 345-acre forest preserve in Waukegan that includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthus...
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#OptOutside at GreenFriday Restoration Day Nov. 29 with McHenry County Conservation DistrictNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 29, McHenry County ...
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Building a 5-mile segment of a DuPage trail could cost as much as $32 millionNov 19, 2019 12:00 am - Constructing a 5-mile segment of a proposed regional trail through central DuPage County could cost between $22 million and $32 million, forest preserve officials said T...
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Restoration work at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville wins awardNov 18, 2019 10:00 pm - Decades of hard work, perseverance have gone into restoring 1,829-acre Springbrook in Naperville
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Shopping for a scythe or old wagon wheels? The Dunn Museum has what you needNov 18, 2019 4:32 am - Are you in the market for an antique, long-handled scythe? What about wagon wheels, cavalry helmets or old horse harnesses? These and other possessions - some banal, som...
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New footbridge complete in Geneva's Fabyan Forest PreserveNov 15, 2019 5:00 am - In speaking to Kane County Forest Preserve officials last summer, they had a pretty good handle on the timeline for putting up a new footbridge in the Fabyan Forest Pres...
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Lake County Forest Preserves' solar-lit trails now openNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - Anyone having a hard time getting outside now that the sun sets so early has a new option: taking an evening hike on solar-lit trails in the Lake County Forest Preserves...
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Guided therapy walk at Volo BogNov 13, 2019 12:00 am - A guided therapy walk will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 16 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The walk led by Linda...
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Solar-lighted trails openNov 13, 2019 12:00 am - Solar-lighted trails are open for the season in two Lake County forest preserves. A 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville and a 1.65-mile...
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7 ways to celebrate the holidays at DuPage forest preservesNov 12, 2019 10:00 pm - Visitors can catch the holiday spirit by joining the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at a number of holiday events and programs. Here's a look at what's happen...