Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Volunteers needed to restore habitat at Bliss Woods preserve Dec. 30Dec 15, 2023 9:37 pm - A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cutting and stacking invasive brush wi...
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Kane County, Woodridge receive state grants for trail improvementsNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District and Woodridge Park District are among 19 recipients of state grants for trail improvements. The Kane County Forest Preserve Dis...
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Kane forest district raises taxes, county tax hike likely to followNov 18, 2023 12:00 am - In what may be a preview of a more costly tax hike, Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners have approved the maximum allowable property tax increase availabl...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District plans upcoming prescribed burnsNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - When is fire a good thing? When it's a carefully controlled, prescribed burn in your local Kane County forest preserves! Each spring and fall, the Forest Preserve Distri...
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Create eco-friendly decor at 'Nature Crafting for the Holidays'Oct 17, 2023 12:00 am - How did early settlers decorate their schools and homes for the holidays? They were resourceful and used found items from nature to create awe-inspiring adornments. Show...
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Create eco-friendly decor at 'Nature Crafting for the Holidays'Oct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - How did early settlers decorate their schools and homes for the holidays? They were resourceful and used found items from nature to create awe-inspiring adornments. Show...
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Search for hidden treasures at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve and Fine Line Creative Art Center's prairieAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Get ready for a one-of-a-kind artistic treasure hunt as the "Great Orb Hunt 2023" kicks off the week of Aug. 28. This event, presented in partnership with the Forest Pre...
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A boost for bees and turtles: Kane Forest Preserve to benefit from $20K in grantsAug 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District received a $10,000 ComEd Openlands Award for the development of a 17-acre oak savanna and pollinator corridor at Big Rock Forest...
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Wetland scrape project begins at Pingree Grove Forest PreserveAug 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Turtles, waterfowl, and several state-listed threatened species, including yellow-headed blackbirds, are just some of the species expected to benefit from a long-planned...
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Explore, rejuvenate and reconnect at a women's weekend nature retreatAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a restorative weekend designed for women who share a deep appreciation for the natural world. "Women's...