Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Experience fall’s flock: Join bird watching walks at Kane County forest preservesAug 23, 2024 1:26 pm - Embrace the beauty of fall and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for bird watching walks.
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Candy for a cause: Tootsie Roll drive returns to Geneva and BataviaAug 23, 2024 4:30 am - A column by Dave Heun helped the Knights of Columbus to exceed their 2023 goal in the Tootsie Roll fundraising drive. They’re hoping for similar results this year.
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The Great Orb Hunt continues this SeptemberAug 22, 2024 9:22 pm - Last year, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County joined forces to create the Great Orb Hunt.
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Grant sought for Greene Farm barn patio, kayak launchAug 21, 2024 5:10 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will apply for a state grant to help fund recreational improvements at Greene Valley, including a patio near the Greene Farm barn, an interpretive feature about its history and a kayak and canoe launch that would provide access to the East Branch of the DuPage River.
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Spend time outdoors with the ‘Nurtured by Nature’ series this fallAug 19, 2024 11:13 pm - “Nurtured by Nature” is a monthly series where participants can experience the healing effects of nature. The walks will be held at Campton, Tekakwitha Woods, and Hampshire forest preserves.
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Dunn Museum honors namesake on 147th birthdayAug 17, 2024 9:15 am - The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is celebrating the 147th birthday of its namesake, Bess Bower Dunn, by offering free admission Saturday, Aug. 24. Born in 1877, Dunn serv...
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‘It’s very unique’: Lake County forest preserves to buy and protect sensitive rookery property near AntiochAug 14, 2024 8:55 pm - The largest heron and egret rookery in Lake County will become a conservation preserve under forest preserve control.
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Afrofest celebrates African culture and heritageAug 14, 2024 3:29 pm - Afrofest, a celebration of African culture and heritage, will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chic...
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After dark: Night rides are drawing crowds in the suburbsAug 12, 2024 11:43 am - Organized night rides, while not very common, are drawing crowds of suburban cyclists eager for unique sunset vistas and moonlight pedaling.
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DuPage County Forest Preserve plans big overhaul of maintenance campus near WarrenvilleAug 09, 2024 3:13 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has proposed that extensive improvements be made to its maintenance campus near Warrenville.