Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Ray Lake in Lake County features panoramic views, historyMay 13, 2019 11:00 pm - By Sue Hawkins Public Affairs Manager, Lake County Forest Preserves This column by Public Affairs Manager Sue Hawkins is reprinted from the current issue of "Horizons," ...
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Learn about Des Plaines River Trail improvements in Cook County at open houseMay 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting an open house Thursday to inform the public about options for improvements along the Des Plaines River Trail at the Union ...
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Native Plant Sale continues Sunday in LibertyvilleMay 11, 2019 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserves Native Plant Sale offers a chance to purchase native flowers and woody plants. The event, which opened Saturday, continues from 10 a.m....
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Paddleboarding coming to Blackwell Forest PreserveMay 09, 2019 11:00 pm - Stand-up paddleboarding will be allowed on a trial basis from June 1 to Aug. 31 at Blackwell Forest Preserve's Silver Lake in Warrenville. At the request of fans of the ...
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Hustle Up the Hill to benefit the homelessMay 09, 2019 1:00 am - There's more than one way to fight an uphill battle. You can take it slowly and deliberately, placing one foot in front of the other until you reach the summit. Or you...
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Is fundraising plan a 'game changer' for Lake County forest preserves?May 07, 2019 5:30 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District may be seeking $20 million in donations to support tree planting and other core initiatives far into the future. The interest in...
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How three anglers helped save man from drowning at Blackwell Forest PreserveMay 07, 2019 1:00 am - Tyler Line has kept Ramon Garchitorena's fish stringer in the back of his truck for two weeks. He says he ate the rainbow trout that were attached to it but was excited...
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Go to Dunn Museum, get a free comic bookMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is offering a special treat to visitors Saturday to coincide with Free Comic Book Day, an international promotion celebrated at comic boo...
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Program focuses on importance of oak treesMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Residents can find out how planting an oak tree is one of the easiest, cheapest and best ways to help the environment at "An Evening for the Oaks." The program will be ...
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Drivers urged to be on alert for slow-moving turtlesMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds drivers to watch for turtles on the roads as the reptiles become more active in the spring. From April through Octo...