Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
-
New observation deck will open unseen vista at Spring Bluff PreserveJan 25, 2018 12:00 am - A tiered wildlife observation platform extending 15 feet above ground level will open to public view a long-held property near Lake Michigan. The handicapped-accessible,...
-
McHenry County Conservation District offers 'Off Trail Adventures'Jan 23, 2018 10:00 pm - Join McHenry County Conservation District for "Off Trail Adventures" from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 Route 14, Cary. This is...
-
Tree-trimming, utility projects to briefly close parts of trails in ElginJan 23, 2018 10:00 pm - Three Forest Preserve District of Kane County tree-trimming projects may prompt intermittent closures of sections of the Elgin Prairie Path and the Fox River Trail. From...
-
Profiles in Excellence event in North ChicagoJan 21, 2018 12:00 am - The 35th annual Profiles in Excellence, a tribute to African-American history makers, will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Ba...
-
Willowbrook celebrates Bald Eagle DayJan 20, 2018 12:00 am - Visitors got a chance to learn a lot about raptors and to celebrate our national symbol Saturday during Bald Eagle Appreciation Day at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Gle...
-
Possible cougar sighting in DuPage forest preserveJan 19, 2018 12:00 am - Authorities are investigating unconfirmed reports of a cougar sighting at the East Branch Forest Preserve just outside Glendale Heights, officials said late Friday. A v...
-
Why we're seeing more coyotes this winterJan 17, 2018 10:00 pm - Just before dawn on New Year's morning, I let my dogs outside and shuffled to the kitchen, half-asleep, to make coffee. No sooner had I ground the beans than a fury of ...
-
Plan for cross-country course on old Settler's Hill landfill a step closer to realityJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - With preliminary approval for a $2.98 million construction contract Tuesday, Kane County officials believe they are on the verge of creating the most attractive venue fo...
-
Squirrel appreciation dayJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - How many squirrel species live in Lake County? Stop by from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods for squirrel trivia, tou...
-
Learn about Isle Royale National Park at Senior Stroll programJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - While it's cold outside, area seniors are invited inside Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve to learn about Isle Royale National Park, as part of the...