Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Nighttime nature hikes explore the nocturnal worldOct 02, 2014 11:00 pm - Ever wonder what goes on at night in nature? The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering special night hikes this month to explore the nocturnal world. The ...
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Geneva's Prairie Green Preserve plan running out of supportOct 01, 2014 1:01 am - Geneva officials hoped the 573-acre Prairie Green Preserve could help pay for itself. That isn't proving to be the case. They planned to develop about 80 acres of the fo...
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The sandhill crane: A restoraton success storySep 13, 2014 6:00 am - Imagine that the robin was an endangered species. If one landed in your yard, it would be pretty exciting. Or, what if the cardinal were a rare bird? The sight of a bri...
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Both sides see victory in ruling on ComEd's Grand Prairie Gateway planSep 12, 2014 1:01 am - Is an early recommendation on ComEd's $200 million infrastructure upgrade a potential death knell or a near-endorsement of the project? Depends on who you talk to. Oppon...
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Kane officials hope for big profits from cross-country trackSep 10, 2014 1:01 am - The hype surrounding a proposed cross country facility at the old Settler's Hill landfill in Geneva rose Wednesday right along with projections of how much money the tra...
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The many uses - both good and bad - of stinging nettlesSep 07, 2014 11:00 pm - You're out for a walk in the woods, enjoying a stroll along the river. Then, suddenly, you feel as if you've been stung by a thousand sharp needles. Your arms and legs ...
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Kane County Cougars stadium improvements should sail throughSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - Pending construction that would bring a giant high-definition screen and more concerts to Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, received high praise fro...
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Batavia school board questions need to extend TIF district lifeAug 29, 2014 5:30 am - The Batavia school board is questioning why the life of a tax-increment financing district in downtown Batavia should be extended 12 years past its original expiration d...
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Seniors can enjoy a free stroll in Kane County preserveAug 28, 2014 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites area seniors to join the free monthly "Senior Stroll" program. On the first Thursday of each month, Forest Preserve ...
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Forest preserve starts up Homeschool ExplorationsAug 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County this fall for the popular nature program series, Homeschool Explorations. Each month, the home-school program focuses on...