Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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...
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As pandemic fades, use of Lake County forest preserves remains highJun 17, 2021 5:30 am - Last year's record interest in Lake County forest preserves was expected, given that the coronavirus pandemic created a captive audience itching for something to do and ...
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Busse Lake fishing derby returns SaturdayJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host a Busse Lake fishing derby in Busse Woods on Saturday. The free annual event is from 9 a.m. to noon at Grove #25. Due t...
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Forest district will pursue grants for new environmental education center at Ryerson WoodsJun 09, 2021 5:30 am - Planning the future of the historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home grabbed the attention, but a shift of $2 million to the Lake County Forest Preserve District's current projec...
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Join DuPage for Pollinators Bioblitz June 21-27Jun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District and other members of the DuPage Monarch Project invite nature fans to join the "DuPage for Pollinators Bioblitz" June 21-27 to raise ...
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DuPage Forest Preserve seeks public input on plans for preservesJun 07, 2021 1:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is seeking public input on future plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley and Waterfall Glen forest preserves. District officials are look...