Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Kane County Forest Preserve District offers 'Nurtured By Nature' seriesFeb 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Studies show that time outdoors can relieve stress, boost your immune system, improve sleep, and contribute to overall good health. "Nurtured by Nature" is a monthly ser...
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Tunnel under Route 45 to provide key link in Lake County trailFeb 15, 2021 4:30 am - Despite the cold and snow, another tangible sign of an ongoing effort to link the regional Millennium Trail and Greenway in Lake County is in progress. Crews on the west...
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Push to vaccinate those 65 and over ramps up in Lake CountyFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - The push to administer COVID-19 vaccines to Lake County residents 65 and over accelerated Monday on two fronts. In North Chicago, a vaccine clinic for North Chicago and ...
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Join virtual volunteer orientation Feb. 18 with Forest Preserve District of Kane CountyFeb 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Learn about the volunteer opportunities available with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at an upcoming volunteer orientation, virtually! Volunteers are needed...
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Dunn Museum showing Black history exhibit virtually through OctoberFeb 14, 2021 12:00 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, has launched its first virtual exhibition, "Our Voice is Black History: Past, Present, Future."...
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Kane forest district moves to condemn old railroad land so it can link Great Western TrailFeb 12, 2021 12:00 am - A rare push by the Kane County Forest Preserve District to condemn private property long coveted by the agency and St. Charles officials may be the first step in fulfill...
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McHenry County Conservation District trustee receives statewide recognition for board serviceFeb 11, 2021 10:00 pm - Carolyn Campbell, McHenry County Conservation District Trustee, recently received a Master Board Member Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. Campbell r...
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Long Grove's Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve recently saw improvements valued at $9.6MFeb 11, 2021 5:00 am - Long Grove's Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve recently saw improvements valued at $9.6M
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Lake County's Dunn Museum reopens to the public SaturdayFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Lake County's Dunn Museum will reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 13, with several health protocols in place to keep visitors and staff safe. Timed entry tickets wi...
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Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through natureFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of ...