Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Owls: Rock stars of the avian worldMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - Some animals have star power, some don't. Great horned owls definitely have it. They're superstars, and a pair of owlets at Fabyan Forest Preserve are bound to get Oscar...
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Walking in Nature programMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - The next Walking in Nature program is at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Rollins Savanna, Grayslake. Each walk joins naturalists from the Lake County Forest Preserve Distric...
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Three Lake County organizations hold rain barrel, compost bin and native plant saleMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - Three Lake County organizations came together Saturday to host a rain barrel, compost bin and native plant sale at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyvil...
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Free vessel checks of recreational watercraft May 23May 07, 2015 11:00 pm - As part of the Forest Preserve Safety Month and Safe Boating Week, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at Oakhurst Fores...
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Study aims to connect trails with bike routeMay 06, 2015 11:00 pm - The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is having an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, to discuss a study to identify a bike route to connect the Fox Riv...
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Watching the gardens grow in GenevaMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - The Geneva Community Gardens at Prairie Green is a cooperative partnership between the park district, the city and the Kane County Forest Preserve District. The gardens ...
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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. ...