Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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A rite of spring: 'Dance of the Woodcock' at The Hollows in CaryMar 29, 2016 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District invites you to witness the "Dance of the Woodcock," an annual rite of spring, in two programs at The Hollows Conservation Area, ...
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Horizon Farms to reopen this summer; legal challenge loomingMar 29, 2016 5:30 am - After legal disputes forced its abrupt closure just months after opening last year, Horizon Farms in Barrington Hills is expected to reopen to the public sometime after ...
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Wetlands restoration work continuing in WayneMar 28, 2016 1:00 am - Significant progress has been made in the ongoing effort to recreate prairies and wetlands at a former farm in Wayne, DuPage County Forest Preserve officials say. But th...
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Exercise in nature with Forest Fitness WalksMar 28, 2016 1:00 am - Adults are invited to get exercise while enjoying nature with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's spring Forest Fitness Walk series. The brisk weekly hikes ...
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Get your hands dirty with seasonal work in the forest preserveMar 25, 2016 1:00 am - Summer is on the horizon, and for many college students, that means it's job search time. Poring over job descriptions online, students find that lots of jobs require ex...
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Learn about 'Folklore of Flowers' during guided walk April 16Mar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn the names and colorful stories of native wildflowers during a naturalist-guided walk through Burnidge Forest Preserve, west of Elgin. Who is Jack and why is he in ...
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Boating safety course offered April 2 with Illinois DNRMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - The Kane County Forest Preserve Police are sponsoring a boating safety education training course, offered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This beginner ...
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Send kids on a daily adventure during Forest Preserve summer campsMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Don't send your child to the same-old summer camp; send them on an outdoor adventure with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. There's more to explore during For...
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Join a 'Restoration Power Play' April 5 at Dick Young Forest PreserveMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Clear your schedule and join the Chicago Steel hockey team and Forest Preserve District of Kane County for a "Restoration Power Play." Forest Preserve volunteers, local ...
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St. Charles rowing club's forest preserve plans sunkMar 24, 2016 1:00 am - Plans by a St. Charles-based club to row its boats in a Kane County Forest Preserve have not gone merrily. And on Thursday, forest preserve commissioners announced the p...