Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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How burs disperse seeds in fallOct 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Picked up any hitchhikers lately? Chances are you've picked up more than a few if you've walked in the woods recently. The hitchhikers in question are seeds - or burs -...
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DuPage County forest district surveying residents on prioritiesOct 26, 2017 1:00 am - DuPage forest preserve officials are asking 10,000 county residents to share what they believe the district's priorities should be. On Friday, a district survey will be ...
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'Endangered Beauty' to be on exhibit at Lost Valley Visitor CenterOct 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District invites the community to see "Endangered Beauty," a nature photography exhibit by award-winning photographer Carol Freeman, on N...
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Forest preserve district preparing for 'controlled burns'Oct 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Specially trained crews will conduct prescription burns in the coming weeks at select sites in DuPage County forest preserves. The forest preserve district has used this...
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Learn about early settlers at 'Harvest Gathering of 1858' Nov. 5Oct 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Join costumed re-enactors as they share how early settlers harvested, processed and used corn and other natural fibers in their everyday lives. "Harvest Gathering of 18...
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Enjoy all fall has to offer in Forest Preserves of Cook CountyOct 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Throughout the Forest Preserves of Cook County, mid to late October is prime time for residents and visitors to experience the seasonal transition of summer to fall as l...
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Volunteers help Kline Creek Farm get ready for winterOct 21, 2017 1:00 am - Do you remember Tom Sawyer and how he convinced other kids that helping him whitewash a fence would really, really be fun? The folks at Kline Creek Farm do, and that's w...
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Learn about 'Fascinating Fall Fungus,' 'prairie wolves' and more with MCCDOct 19, 2017 11:00 pm - Explore autumn with McHenry County Conservation District. Visit www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and event offerings or sign up to receive the seasonal magazine L...
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Volunteers help bring in harvest at Kline Creek FarmOct 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Volunteers help bring in the harvest at Kline Creek Farm
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MCCD to hold OAKtober Planting PartyOct 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Celebrate fall with an OAKtober Planting Party, a special restoration event with McHenry County Conservation District. Bring back the Big Woods of McHenry County. There ...