Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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)...
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How major overhaul aims to make Willowbrook Wildlife Center friendlier to environment, animalsApr 14, 2022 5:30 am - A new wildlife clinic and visitor center could become the first "net zero" building in the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Forest preserve commissioners are s...
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How Lake County forest preserves supported visitors during the pandemicApr 14, 2022 1:00 am - How Lake County Forest Preserves supported visitors during pandemic
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200+ birds dead in suspected avian flu outbreak at Barrington lakeApr 14, 2022 1:00 am - More than 200 birds have been found dead in the past week at Baker's Lake forest preserve in Barrington, and the culprit is suspected to be the avian flu strain that's s...
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New Dunn Museum exhibit features work by comic book artist Bill SienkiewiczApr 13, 2022 11:00 pm - New Dunn Museum exhibit features work by comic book artist Bill Sienkiewicz