Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Kane County Forest Preserves offer antidote to digital worldFeb 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Medical reports cite all sorts of trouble for those of us, especially kids, who stare at a computer or mobile device screen all day. These problems with eyes, necks and ...
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Strong yet humble: Meet the ironwood treeFeb 02, 2017 10:00 pm - Ironwood is a tree that's easy to overlook in our crowded woods. It doesn't have the stature of the majestic oaks, nor the bold presence of the hickories. It doesn't p...
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Join a travelogue on the Dry Tortugas Feb. 2Jan 24, 2017 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites area seniors to join them for the free monthly "Senior Stroll" program Thursday, Feb. 2, featuring a travelogue on "F...
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Why you should love the moleJan 22, 2017 10:00 pm - The mole is one of those animals that people love to hate. I'm convinced that's because it is greatly misunderstood. Once its not-so-dirty secrets are revealed, you're b...
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Kane Co. voters to decide on $50 million tax increase for forest districtJan 10, 2017 12:00 am - The fate of a proposed $50 million tax increase for the forest preserve district is now in the hands of Kane County voters, commissioners decided Tuesday. A measure to p...
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Sales pitch begins for Kane County forest referendumJan 07, 2017 12:00 am - Describing it as a chance to let the public decide what they want their taxes to be, Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners ramped up their rhetoric Friday i...
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Search for 'Owls by Moonlight' during Jan. 13 hikeJan 03, 2017 10:00 pm - One of the most mysterious yet fascinating nighttime creatures is the owl. Sign up now for "Owls by Moonlight" from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Fabyan West Forest Pr...
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Forest preserve district surveys residents for ideas, opinionsDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Share your thoughts about the Kane County forest preserves in a new, online survey. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is asking local residents to share their ...
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Calling all book lovers: Join a Nature Book Group!Dec 06, 2016 10:00 pm - All book lovers and nature enthusiasts are invited to join the Nature Book Group. Every month, the group will discuss a book about the environment, nature or related top...
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Kane Co. forest district could ask voters for $50 millionNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - If Kane County officials believe the results of a recent poll, residents could vote on a $50 million tax increase for the forest preserve district in April. The forest d...