Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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...
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Learn natural and cultural history with monthly Senior StrollsMar 01, 2024 10:03 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites area seniors to join in the free monthly “Senior Stroll” programs. On the first Thursday of every month, Forest Preser...
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$1.2 million in repairs planned for historic Adlai E. Stevenson II homeFeb 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Engineering, architectural services approved in advance of structural work at historic site in Mettawa The historic Adlai E. Stevenson II Home, owned and operated by...
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Join in Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center March 2-3Feb 26, 2024 2:27 pm - Learn how to tap a maple tree and taste pure, local syrup at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Maple Sugaring Days on Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, from noo...
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McHenry County Conservation District opening trail sites earlier due to warmer weatherFeb 26, 2024 10:59 am - McHenry County Conservation District to reopen all District Conservation Sites, restrooms and parking lots for the season on Friday, Feb. 23, due to warmer temperatures; ...
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Join project to track ephemerals coming out this spring in Kane CountyFeb 22, 2024 9:38 pm - Ephemerals are woodland plants that emerge early in spring, and flower before the trees leaf out. This spring, help track when and where spring ephemerals are emerging f...
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Proposed state budget includes $1 million for Route 53 corridor greenway master plan in Lake CountyFeb 21, 2024 5:34 pm - Supporters of creating a greenway out of land acquired for the defunct Route 53 extension in Lake County are celebrating a $1 million allocation for the project in Gov. J...
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DuPage forest preserve board OKs lobbyist contractFeb 21, 2024 4:48 pm - DuPage County forest preserve commissioners have authorized a $60,000, one-year contract to retain the district’s longtime state lobbyist. The district will continue to p...
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A bounty on buckthorn: How conservation group is targeting invasive plantFeb 20, 2024 5:52 pm - As gardeners get antsy to start planting, a Lake Zurich-based conservation group is offering a “buckthorn bounty” to homeowners who clear their landscapes of the tenaciou...