Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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DuPage Forest Preserve District warns drivers to watch for turtlesMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - The DuPage County Forest Preserve District is once again advising motorists to watch out for turtles crossing roads. "Drivers should pay attention and do what they can t...
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How to stay safe during tick season, according to state and suburban forest preserve expertsApr 29, 2022 1:00 am - Tick season has already started in Illinois, despite this year's cooler spring weather. And with May being National Lyme disease Awareness Month, state and Chicago-area ...
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With views of Chicago skyline, Greene Valley overlook to open for the season May 7Apr 28, 2022 1:00 am - Take in captivating views of the Chicago skyline from the top of a 190-foot-tall summit when the scenic overlook at Greene Valley Forest Preserve near Naperville opens f...
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Open house Tuesday on proposed Fort Sheridan National Cemetery expansionApr 25, 2022 1:00 am - An open house regarding the proposed expansion of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Midwest Young Artists Conservat...
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Democratic primary candidate appointed to fill vacancy on Lake County BoardApr 23, 2022 1:00 am - The appointment Friday of a political newcomer to the Lake County Board was praised by supporters as a good choice but criticized by opponents as a maneuver to give him ...
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Earth Day event features fun in the woods at Barrington Hills nature centerApr 23, 2022 1:00 am - Giant bubbles, big climbing logs and mud painting were among the Earth Day activities during the Cook County Forest Preserve's nature play event Saturday at the Crabtree...
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Casey farm property near Libertyville to become a collaboration hub for agriculture, food industriesApr 20, 2022 5:00 am - A portion of the Civil War-era Casey family farm north of Libertyville will become part of the region's first campus for agricultural innovation and education. The Farm ...
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion - an...
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Next Nature Speaks program looks at Lake in the Hills FenApr 17, 2022 11:00 pm - The Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission and the Prospect Heights Public Library are co-sponsoring a Nature Speaks program titled "Lake in the Hills Fen" by Dav...
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Itasca's Robert Watt brings volunteer experience to the Friends boardApr 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Retired Itasca consultant Robert Watt has been appointed to the board of directors of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the district's 501(c)...