Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Rematch set for DuPage forest preserve boardNov 23, 2015 12:00 am - There will be at least one contested race in the March 15 Republican primary for the DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission. Challenger Carl Schultz of Aurora and inc...
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Snow tubing to ice fishing, forest preserves offer plentyNov 22, 2015 10:00 pm - From ice fishing to snowshoeing to cross-country skiing, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County gives residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this win...
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Forest Preserve District offers snowmobile safety coursesNov 18, 2015 10:00 pm - GENEVA, Ill. - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting two Snowmobile Safety Classes for anyone who wants to learn about snowmobiling on Nov. 28 and Jan. ...
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Survey to detail likes, dislikes with Lake County forest preserve facilitiesNov 18, 2015 12:00 am - For the first time in eight years, Lake County residents will be asked their opinions on a variety of topics involving the forest preserve system. The timing and specifi...
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Birds of prey come to Peck FarmNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - Visitors to the Peck Farm Park in Geneva Saturday were able to participate in the program, "Birds of Prey - Migrating Majesty" that allowed guests to get up close and pe...
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Leaf music: Experiencing nature's autumn soundscapeNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Find stillness, serenity in the sounds of autumn
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Forest district permits go on sale Dec. 1Nov 12, 2015 12:00 am - DuPage County residents wanting to use the forest preserves to exercise their dogs off-leash, drive private boats or sail model aircraft may purchase permits starting Tu...
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Meet the archery buff who makes his own bows and arrowsNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - "I put dents in my mother's refrigerator when I was three," admits Mitch Pietraszek of Elmhurst. Pietraszek's passion for archery started when he was a child. The passa...
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Storytellers to spin tales in McHenry CountyNov 11, 2015 10:00 pm - "Once upon a time …" sets the stage for your imagination at the eighth annual Tellebration Celebration hosted by McHenry County Conservation District and McHenry County ...
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Lake County Forest Preserve makes huge land buy: Cuneo propertyNov 11, 2015 4:47 am - One of the largest acquisitions in the more than 50-year history of the Lake County Forest Preserve District also is considered a cornerstone for the future. Commissione...