Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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 ...
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Bitter cold no problem for hearty tree lovers in Kane CountyFeb 07, 2021 12:00 am - Learning something new about the great outdoors can be a challenge, and that's before you throw in the subzero temperatures. But a small group of hearty nature lovers we...
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with forest preserve programsFeb 04, 2021 10:00 pm - With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Cook County residents may be contemplating how to plan a special day while following public health guidelines. From walks in t...
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Carpentersville dam removal progress begins againFeb 04, 2021 12:00 am - The removal of the Carpentersville dam is now six years in the making, but Kane County Forest Preserve District officials will sign a deal next week that will bring the ...
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Engineer devises system to stop zebra mussel spread from Bartlett lakeFeb 02, 2021 10:00 pm - Engineer devises system to stop zebra mussel spread from Deep Quarry Lake in Bartlett