Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Former Woodstock camp sold as Boy Scouts settle sexual abuse claimsJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - A 160-acre former Boy Scouts camp northwest of Woodstock was sold to a McHenry County foundation, just as the national youth organization faces bankruptcy and works to m...
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How a Lake County project to address climate change is feeling its effectsJul 14, 2021 5:30 am - Under normal conditions, the muck in the wetlands of Grant Woods Forest Preserve near Ingleside can be moved by hand to create pockets for the native plants being instal...
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Celebrate National Moth Week at nighttime nature program July 20Jun 30, 2021 11:00 pm - Get out into the night to celebrate National Moth Week! Join naturalists from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for an evening program where you will learn abo...
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Greene Barn welcomes picknickers for July 4 celebrationJun 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Picnic tables at the Greene Barn at Hobson and Greene roads in Naperville welcome visitors to enjoy a quiet, rural Fourth of July setting. A grand U.S. flag is displayed...
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Great Western Freedom 4 run/walk in LeRoy Oakes in St. Charles raises funds for Lazarus HouseJun 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The Great Western Freedom 4 returns Sunday, July 4, to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. The event, in which participants can do a 4-mile run or a 2-mile walk,...
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Lake County forest district to consider smoking ban at dog exercise areasJun 29, 2021 5:15 am - Smoking and vaping could be snuffed at dog exercise areas operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. While complaints are rare, the forest board's operations ...
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Six large-scale forest preserve restoration projects are protecting water in Lake CountyJun 24, 2021 6:00 am - Surveys show water is one of the most important natural resources to Lake County residents. Water means several things: rainwater; access to clean, safe drinking water; ...
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Somme Prairie Grove recognized as Illinois Nature PreserveJun 23, 2021 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution this week recognizing Somme Prairie Grove as the 27th dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve...
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St. Charles plan commissioner poised to be appointed to county boardJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Longtime St. Charles Plan Commission Chair Todd Wallace is expected to join the Kane County Board and fill the vacant District 13 seat. The district represents residents...
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McHenry County Conservation District hosts 'Webby Wednesdays'Jun 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District is bringing exploration of the natural world to your home! The "Webby Wednesdays" program utilizes the Zoom communications platf...