Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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‘A long time coming’: Popular DuPage forest preserves may ditch latrines for flush washroomsApr 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Waterfall Glen, one of the most popular and rugged forest preserves in DuPage County, lacks some modern creature comforts. Forest preserve officials are working to provide a more pleasant experience — flush toilet facilities.
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Join an outdoor scavenger hunt at Tekakwitha Woods May 11Mar 29, 2024 12:03 am - Grab your family and friends and embark on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Discover hidden treasures on Saturday, May 11, from 9-11 a.m. at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve in...
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From newsroom to nature: Exhibition sheds light on local landscapesMar 26, 2024 6:36 am - There’s a special exhibition, “Managing Healthy Landscapes,” running through April 7 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.
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What’s next at Willowbrook Wildlife Center? Restoration of ‘Back 40’ natural areaMar 24, 2024 4:41 pm - Willowbrook Wildlife Center is buzzing with the construction of a new animal clinic and visitor center as veterinarians and volunteers tend to red-tailed hawks, cottontai...
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It’s not always a breeze: Tips for cycling in spring’s wild windsMar 22, 2024 5:00 am - Battling homeward in near-18 mph March headwinds gave proof to the old saw: “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” At least the lion part.
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Self-guided tour of sweet scienceMar 21, 2024 7:35 pm - Learn the sweet science behind how trees make sap, and how the sap is turned into real maple syrup on a hike along a self-guided trail at Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950...
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A leap forward: Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils $10 million upgrade to dolphin centerMar 17, 2024 11:46 pm - Kai surfaces from aqua-blue waters for a morning checkup with his trainer. The oldest living bottlenose dolphin born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Kai knows the drill. The 2...
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Ferris wheel opens, koalas coming to Brookfield Zoo ChicagoMar 17, 2024 8:36 am - One of the first things you might notice when you arrive to the south side of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the sheer size of a new Ferris wheel. But it’s the view from the t...
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‘The timing of this project is perfect’: Forest preserve district to replace bridge near Graue MillMar 05, 2024 6:10 pm - Some visitors heading to the Graue Mill and Museum used to wander across a rustic wooden bridge along Salt Creek to reach the historic site, once a stop on the Undergroun...
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How AI is helping Lake County forest preserves engage with the publicMar 05, 2024 6:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is using artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience for visitors to its website. A computer program known as a chatbo...