Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Flat Cats jazz up Libertyville-area preserveAug 08, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve's Summer Concerts at Independence Grove series wrapped up on a high note Tuesday night with a performance by the Flat Cats. The Chicago-b...
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Interactive trail mapAug 06, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has introduced an interactive trail map built on GIS technology. The map helps users locate trails, preserves, activities and am...
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Kane County forest district eyeing additional 209 acresAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Kane County Forest Preserve District officials will begin negotiations that would add another 209 acres of open space to the more than 20,000 acres already in public use...
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Where have all the prairies gone?Aug 03, 2017 11:00 pm - Conservation efforts are under way to help save this magnificent - and vanishing - land
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Farm heritage group to host annual festival at new venueAug 03, 2017 5:30 am - After 24 years, an annual celebration of Lake County's agricultural roots at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda will head north. What had been known as the Farm ...
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The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison to welcome golfers on MondayAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - After more than two years of renovation work, the former Oak Meadows Golf Course in Addison has earned its new name as The Preserve at Oak Meadows. The Forest Preserve D...
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Hiking program returnsAug 02, 2017 1:00 am - Hikers can earn a commemorative shield while exploring seven designated "Hike Lake County" trails between Aug. 15 and Nov. 30. Look for the Hike Lake County logo at the ...
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Learn about dragonflies and damselflies: 'Triassic Park' survivorsAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer its next Learn from the Experts program with "Dragonflies and Damselflies: 'Triassic Park' Survivors." It will be ...
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Forest preserve sponsoring archery open houseJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Residents can explore the sport of archery at a free open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville. Participants will...
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Meet your police at National Night OutJul 30, 2017 7:00 am - National Night Out is being celebrated this week in several Fox Valley communities. Meet your neighbors and local police officers, first responders and other officials a...