Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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 ...
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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 ...