Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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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...
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Sign up for healing hike May 1Apr 06, 2022 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting monthly meditative walks for anyone age 18 or older who is grieving the loss of a loved one. These healing hikes a...
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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Tree tappers delight: Families learn sweet secrets of syrup at Maple Sugaring Days in St. CharlesMar 05, 2022 12:00 am - A sweet tradition returned to St. Charles Saturday when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County held its annual Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center withi...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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Historic home on forest preserve land in Geneva is slowly deterioratingFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - George and Nelle Fabyan would likely be pleased to see how their former home at 1511 S. Batavia Ave. has been kept up as the Fabyan Villa Museum through Preservation Par...