Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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Chicago Bears helping forest preserves clear out invasive buckthorn near Halas HallMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has partnered with the Chicago Bears to tackle buckthorn - a stubborn and widespread invasive species. About a third of an acre ...
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Like history? Here's a deal for you. Historic log cabins available — if you can move themMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Two old log cabins built as rustic weekend getaways for business and civic leaders along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County can be yours for next to nothing. ...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate to close in May for renovationsMar 07, 2022 4:27 am - The century-old Mayslake Hall at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is set to close for exterior renovations. The 1920s Tudor revival-style mansion will largely sh...
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Trout fishing for kids in Wood DaleMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District hosts "Trout Fishing for Kids" at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Wood Dale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26. Kids ages 15 a...
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Tree tappers delight: Families learn sweet secrets of syrup at Maple Sugaring Days in St. CharlesMar 05, 2022 12:00 am - A sweet tradition returned to St. Charles Saturday when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County held its annual Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center withi...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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How Naperville-area police are teaming up to help prevent suicidesMar 04, 2022 4:30 am - Not long after a neighbor died by suicide in a DuPage County forest preserve last year, Naperville Park District police Officer Tom Wronski walked into his chief's offic...
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Missing man with suspected gang ties found dead in forest preserve near WayneMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - The body of a gunshot victim found late Thursday morning in a DuPage County forest preserve has been identified as a Round Lake Park man who went missing in late January...
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It takes a great team to keep Lake County Forest Preserves clean, safe for visitorsMar 03, 2022 5:00 am - It takes a great team to keep Lake County Forest Preserves clean, safe for visitors