Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Trees removed from Great Western TrailMay 14, 2014 1:01 am - Joggers and cyclist who were out enjoying the brief lapse in rainy weather this week had to make a slight detour Wednesday as a small section of the Great Western Trail ...
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Kane forest district dumps lobbyistMay 02, 2014 1:01 am - The job of bringing state money back to the Kane County Forest Preserve District will now fall to commissioners themselves, now that they decided to go without a lobbyis...
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Kane County forest commissioners might expand deer huntingApr 25, 2014 1:00 am - The first full deer hunting season in Kane County's forest preserves was so successful commissioners might expand the program into even more woodlands this fall. Forest ...
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Learn about forest preserve summer camps at open houseApr 22, 2014 11:00 pm - Stop by Creek Bend Nature Center Saturday, April 26, to learn about Forest Preserve District of Kane County summer camp offerings. There's more to explore during Forest ...
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Parents can take kids to 'Nature by Stroller' seriesApr 20, 2014 11:00 pm - Moms or caregivers with infants or toddlers can bring young ones out on perhaps their first nature program during the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's "Nature b...
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Volunteers plant oaks in Kane County preserveApr 19, 2014 1:01 am - Hundreds of volunteers left the beaten path and ventured into pastures of Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve in Elgin Saturday for the second straight year to plant trees. M...
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Train to count rare plants for forest districtApr 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Help the Forest Preserve District of Kane County monitor rare but important plant species through "Plants of Concern Training." The district invites volunteers to take t...
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Celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree at Fitchie Creek in ElginApr 17, 2014 7:01 am - This weekend, volunteers can get some exercise and help the environment at the same time. Celebrate Earth Day by planting trees with the Forest Preserve District of Kane...
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Learn history of herbs at St. Charles workshop, take pot homeApr 10, 2014 11:00 pm - Learn the history of common herbs and create a potted garden to take home during an April 19 "Herb Garden Workshop," offered by the Forest Preserve District of Kane Coun...
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Kane Co. forest district eyeing 37 acres in Big RockApr 10, 2014 5:30 am - A state grant combined with remaining funds from a 2011 tax increase referendum might help transform 37 acres of prime woodland into Kane County Forest Preserve District...