Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Wildflower celebration in MarengoMay 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Come out and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor exploration and artistic activities at "A Celebration of Wildflowers and Art" from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Coral Wo...
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Work expected soon on last gap in Des Plaines River TrailMay 05, 2015 5:30 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District commissioners finally can tell their constituents when the last gap in the signature Des Plaines River Trail will be closed. Pending...
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Some fear Kline Creek horses were sold to slaughterhouseMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - After spending much of their lives working at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago, two senior horses — Annie and Buddy — on March 18 were loaded onto a trailer, driven more...
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Lake County Forest Preserve District considers 75-acre addition to Pine DunesMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - A proposed expansion of the Pine Dunes Forest Preserve in northern Lake County is expected to play a key role in potential trail connections and provide other benefits. ...
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Geneva 5K aims to inspire women runnersMay 04, 2015 11:00 pm - A new 5K meant to inspire women to run will take place along the shores of the Fox River this month. The Fox River Trail Runners are hosting the free She Runs the Fox 5K...
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Forest preserve campgrounds now open for the seasonMay 03, 2015 11:00 pm - GENEVA - Make plans to "Camp Local" this year, with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You don't have to drive far or spend a fortune to experience camping - i...
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Compost bin, rain barrel, native plant saleMay 03, 2015 1:00 am - The Rain Barrel, Compost Bin and Native Plant Sale is set for Saturday, May 9, at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to...
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Naperville parks director gets $20,000 raise in deal going through 2020May 02, 2015 7:38 am - Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury has received a $20,000 raise and a contract extension through 2020 in exchange for not pursuing other job opportun...
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Forest preserve to give away wood chipsApr 30, 2015 11:00 pm - If you're looking for free wood chips for landscaping, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County has plenty to offer. Wood chips will be available for pickup on Satur...
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DuPage forest preserve moves ahead with Oak Meadows upgradesApr 27, 2015 5:30 am - Work is scheduled to begin in early July on a multimillion-dollar renovation of Oak Meadows Golf Preserve that will increase stormwater storage, create new wetlands and ...