Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Changes lessened historic 'integrity' of Lakewood buildings, agency saysJan 11, 2017 4:30 am - A finding that the old farm buildings at Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda don't have sufficient integrity to warrant federal historic listing will be considered in...
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Kane Co. voters to decide on $50 million tax increase for forest districtJan 10, 2017 12:00 am - The fate of a proposed $50 million tax increase for the forest preserve district is now in the hands of Kane County voters, commissioners decided Tuesday. A measure to p...
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Name change to be part of rebranding for Lake County Discovery MuseumJan 09, 2017 12:00 am - When the Lake County Discovery Museum's relocation is complete later this year, the makeover will feature a new name in recognition of Bess Bower Dunn, an early advocate...
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DuPage forest district offers spring, summer campsJan 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Registration is open for a lineup of spring and summer day camps for kids and teens through the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at dupageforest.org/camps. Here...
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Sales pitch begins for Kane County forest referendumJan 07, 2017 12:00 am - Describing it as a chance to let the public decide what they want their taxes to be, Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners ramped up their rhetoric Friday i...
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Volunteers plan restoration work at Springbrook PrairieJan 05, 2017 5:00 am - Volunteers plan restoration work at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville
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Forest district looking for volunteersJan 05, 2017 12:00 am - Potential volunteers for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County are invited to discover the rewards of helping others during the district's "Pitch In & Volunteer"...
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MCCD offers some winter fun programsJan 04, 2017 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District invites you to join in some winter fun. Visit www.MCCDistrict.org to view the programs in greater detail or sign up to receive t...
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Separating seeds a critical volunteer effort in Lake CountyJan 04, 2017 12:00 am - Volunteers carefully sifted and separated seeds from native plants Wednesday at the Rollins Savanna Trail and Native Seed Nursery in Grayslake. Because the seeds will be...
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Come close to nature at Glacial Park programJan 03, 2017 10:00 pm - Join McHenry County Conservation District's award-winning "Weekend of Restoration," and explore this session's theme, "Back to Basics: Coming Close to Nature" from 1 p.m...