Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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 ...
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A final stand against Kane County's $135 million toll bridgeApr 27, 2015 5:30 am - Domenico D'Alessandro's nightmare vision of the Longmeadow Parkway is manifested in a flyer he created. On one side is an image of Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauze...
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Are you a garden geek?Apr 22, 2015 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is calling all green thumbs to volunteer to become a "Creek Bend Garden Geek." Gardeners are wanted to help in the native pl...
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Settler's Hill feasibility study results delayedApr 22, 2015 5:30 am - It's been nine months since Kane County authorized a financial feasibility study for the redevelopment projects envisioned for the former Settlers Hill landfill - and it...
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Fort Sheridan input soughtApr 19, 2015 1:00 am - Comments on concept plans for the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve are being accepted until April 29. The Lake County Forest Preserve District has prepared two concepts as ...
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Take an Earth Day hike in St. Charles preserveApr 16, 2015 11:00 pm - Join naturalists from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County on a guided Earth Day hike through LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. All are invited to come ...