Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Attend a travelogue of Thoreau's journey along the Fox RiverJun 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn about American author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, and his famous journey along the Fox River, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Creek Bend Nature C...
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Create a rock collection box at 'Thoreau for Kids' programJun 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Children and parents are invited to do activities from the book, "Henry David Thoreau for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities," from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1...
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MCCD plans Native Plant Container Garden WorkshopJun 06, 2016 11:00 pm - If you are you interested in gardening with native plants, have limited gardening space or just like to keep your flowers just outside your window, get started with McHe...
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Why it's so hard to make bike trailsJun 06, 2016 5:30 am - When Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor pulled his support for extending Route 53 north, one thing he proposed instead was a greenway that would include “a new trai...
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Pact would mean more flood control, upgrades to Buffalo Creek preserveJun 06, 2016 1:00 am - Upgrades at Buffalo Creek preserve also would be part of deal
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Two big bike rides: Lake County's Millennium Trail vs. DuPage's Century TrailJun 05, 2016 6:30 am - Lake County's Millennium Trail vs. DuPage's Century Trail
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Lake County releases 100 baby turtlesJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: A story about the release of 100 Blanding's turtles in Lake County contained an incorrect identification. Gary Glowacki is a wildlife biologist with t...
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New pedestrian bridge to be built near Hanover ParkJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Construction is poised to begin on a long-sought bridge and trail in Mallard Lake Forest Preserve near Hanover Park that will cross County Farm Road and connect to the n...
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8 things to know if you see turtles crossing the roadJun 01, 2016 5:26 am - If you see a turtle trying to cross the road, DuPage County Forest Preserve District officials suggest that you: • Never slam on your brakes; gradually slow down. If the...
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Nesting season has begun - watch for turtles on roadJun 01, 2016 5:00 am - Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Really. And the reason is no joke. Turtle nesting season has begun again throughout the suburbs and pregna...