Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Learn to identify trees in winter at nature programFeb 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Learn to identify trees in the winter during a "Learn from the Experts" nature program from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. During "Winter Tree Identification," you'll learn...
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Farm animals may come to Brunner forest preserve in CarpentersvilleJan 31, 2015 6:41 am - About 20 percent of the Brunner Family Forest Preserve may soon be home to a for-profit organic farm with nearly 1,400 animals, according to a new plan before Kane Count...
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Some towers for new ComEd lines could be erected in Muirhead SpringsJan 29, 2015 12:01 am - Farm owners near the Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve will take a second chance at persuading state officials to divert new electric lines and towers away from their pro...
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Saint Charles Rowing Club partners with forest preserve, fitness centerJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - Jan. 21, 2015 — The Saint Charles Rowing Club and the Kane County Forest Preserve District are pleased to announce the first step in the development and usage of Fox Riv...
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Reasons (and places) to love snow, ice and coldJan 13, 2015 10:00 pm - By Jeff Long Local TV news anchors are aghast, reporting on the recent cold snap as if it were a wild freak of nature that's descended upon us without warning. Pardon me...
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Forest preserve district OKs Carpentersville dam removal studyJan 13, 2015 12:01 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement with the state to conduct an engineering study for removal of the Carpentersvill...
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Japanese garden blooms with snowJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - The historic Fabyan Japanese Garden is blooming with snow. Join staff for a series of insightful guided walks at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 24 and Feb. 21, and Wednesdays, ...
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Moving Picture: Fox River canoeist finds joy in winter paddlingJan 10, 2015 4:30 am - He looks forward to 'ice crystal season'
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State grant to fund creation of largest forest preserve in KaneJan 10, 2015 12:01 am - The Freeman Kame-Meagher Forest Preserve in Gilberts will become the largest preserve in Kane County following the pending purchase of a 75-acre land parcel. Negotiation...
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Carpentersville dam removal key part of Fox River studyJan 04, 2015 6:15 am - Carpentersville is seeking residents' input on strategies to enhance recreational uses along the Fox River at a Jan. 21 public hearing. It's part of a regional study bei...