Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Cook County forest preserve to dedicate Harms Woods as Illinois Nature PreserveOct 21, 2019 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County on Tuesday will dedicate 169 acres of Harms Woods Forest Preserve near Glenview as Harms Woods Nature Preserve - a milestone 25th Ill...
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Learn about Lake County Forest Preserve's Mill Creek restoration projectOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - Learn about a decades long project to restore Mill Creek from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 during the 2019 Ethel Untermyer Conservation Forum at the Ryerson Woods Welcome...
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Long-sought trail link will connect Arlington Heights to Lake County Forest PreserveOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - A long-sought pedestrian connection from Arlington Heights to the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Lake County is planned for construction starting next spring, official...
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Hidden gem forest preserve near Antioch ready for public debutOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - A breathtaking landscape known to few in Lake County will be opened Friday to public access. Just as fall colors begin to emerge, the official debut of Ethel's Woods For...
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DuPage forest district looking to revitalize Mayslake Peabody EstateOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is launching an initiative to revitalize the Mayslake Peabody Estate by expanding offerings at the Oak Brook site and makin...
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Grab your rod and reel, it's time to fishOct 14, 2019 1:00 am - Rainbow trout season begins Saturday at Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda, after the release of trout in Banana Lake. Trout stocking is a biannual event at the lake...
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Filles and fall go together at Danada festival in WheatonOct 13, 2019 1:00 am - Fillies, foals and fall came together Sunday when the Danada Equestrian Center at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton held its annual Fall Festival. Hundreds visited the c...
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Bird watching on Lake MichiganOct 11, 2019 1:00 am - The bird-watching hot spot program runs from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 and 19, at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, 117 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Visitors can look...
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Volunteers needed to help spruce up two DuPage forest preservesOct 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Volunteers of all ages are invited to help local habitats by removing litter at two DuPage County forest preserves. Both cleanups are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. The f...
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Novice birders welcome to join 'The Big Sit' international birding event Oct. 13Oct 07, 2019 11:00 pm - Novice birders are welcome to participate in international birding event, "The Big Sit," from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Powers-Walker House at Glacial P...