Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Join New Year's Hike with naturalist Jan. 1Dec 17, 2018 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has set a New Year's Hike from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. Start the new year w...
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Shedding light on the importance of darkness to natureDec 17, 2018 5:00 am - "Boy, it's dark!" I mutter at 4:30 p.m. when I leave the nature center. My husband winks as he reminds me that this happens every December and that I say exactly the sam...
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Hard Water Classic returns to Blackwell Forest PreserveDec 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's eighth annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament. The tour...
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McHenry County Conservation District announces two Conservation AwardsDec 12, 2018 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District is seeking nominations of individuals who are and have been conservation champions for the public open space of McHenry County. ...
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Learn about snowmobile safety in class Jan. 5Dec 12, 2018 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host a Snowmobile Safety Class for anyone who wants to learn about snowmobiling from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. ...
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Conservation district hosts candlelight hike this weekendDec 11, 2018 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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Storytime at Dunn MuseumDec 05, 2018 12:00 am - "Pajama Party Storytime: Owls" is a free event for families from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. Parents a...
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Elgin artist featured at 'Walks in the Woods' quilt exhibitDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District invites you to view "Walks in the Woods," a quilt art exhibit by Frieda Anderson, on display starting Dec. 8 to Feb. 3 at Lost V...
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McHenry County Department of Health offers no-cost diabetes prevention classDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health is offering a no-cost Type 2 diabetes prevention program starting in mid-January. To find out if this class would be right for y...
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Algonquin Area Public Library fosters caring with Giving TreesDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - Continuing a 20-plus year holiday season tradition, the Algonquin Area Public Library District is featuring Community Giving Trees at the Harnish Main Library and Eastga...