Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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Learn about Lake County's native peopleDec 19, 2019 12:00 am - You can learn about the native people of Lake County on Wednesday, Jan. 8 in a special program at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Dubbed "Lunchtime Tours: Th...
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You can do some crafts Jan. 2 at Lake County museumDec 15, 2019 12:00 am - Visit the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville on Thursday, Jan. 2, for family craft activities. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Participation is free with m...
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Take a moonlit walk at Fort SheridanDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will host a moonlit walk at the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve near Highland Park on Friday, Jan. 10. Dubbed the Howl at the Moo...
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Volunteer at Bliss Woods work day Dec. 28Dec 11, 2019 10:00 pm - A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 28. Gathering and spreading seeds and cutting invasive brus...
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MCCD hosts candlelight hikes Dec. 13-14Dec 08, 2019 10:00 pm - Discover the beauty of a crisp, winter evening through woodland trails lit only by candlelight. The McHenry County Conservation District will host a Candlelight Night H...
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Solstice Glow Walk in RiverwoodsDec 08, 2019 12:00 am - A Solstice Glow walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, beginning at the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. The walk marks th...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County named Clean Fuels Champion by Clean CitiesDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County, one of the largest forest preserve systems in the nation, has been named the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition's 2019 Clean Fuels ...
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Historic collections at Dunn Museum in Libertyville tell Lake County's storyDec 05, 2019 5:00 am - Many from Lake County have vivid memories of visiting Glen Rock Beverage Company in Waukegan, before a party or family gathering, to fill up a wooden case with an assort...
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2020 DuPage County forest preserve permits now on saleDec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Visitors can purchase Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 2020 annual permits for off-leash dog areas, private watercraft, archery and model crafts around the cloc...