Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Brief trail closures planned along Fox River Trail in St. CharlesJul 19, 2022 1:00 am - A drainage improvement project began Monday and continues through Friday, July 29, along the Fox River Trail in St. Charles. Workers will be installing a new culvert und...
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Major upgrades coming for Duerr Preserve; $400K state grant to help fund $1.24M projectJul 15, 2022 6:00 am - The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 Route 31, St. Charles Township, will receive a $400,000 state grant toward the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's $1.24 m...
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Constable: Why it's been a banner year for pelicans and suburban birdersJul 12, 2022 5:30 am - During the first half century of Kane County Audubon's annual spring bird count, the record for the most American white pelicans seen was six. This year, members saw 128...
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Kane County Forest Preserve seeks volunteers to collect invasive crawfishJul 10, 2022 1:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District is seeking volunteers to help roundup rusty crayfish, an invasive species, from local streams and rivers. The event is scheduled...
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Democrats have primary races in four Kane County Board districtsJun 23, 2022 1:00 am - Kane County Democrats have four contested races for county board seats in the primary election. Incumbents in three districts face primary challengers. The retirement of...
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Republicans seek nomination in four contested races for Kane County Board seatsJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - There are contested Republican primary races in four Kane County Board districts. Kane County GOP Chairman Ken Shepro, who represents District 12 on the county board, fa...
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Sign up for bird watching programs this summerMay 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Enjoy the changing seasons as you hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting the local forest preserves this summer. Forest Preserve District naturalists will cover...
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New Kane County forest budget includes Carpentersville Dam removal, property tax increaseMay 12, 2022 5:00 am - Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners approved a budget this week that includes a property tax increase, money for government employee raises and grant fund...
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How to stay safe during tick season, according to state and suburban forest preserve expertsApr 29, 2022 1:00 am - Tick season has already started in Illinois, despite this year's cooler spring weather. And with May being National Lyme disease Awareness Month, state and Chicago-area ...
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion - an...