Articles filed under Outdoors
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McHenry County Conservation District hosts fishing webinar May 27May 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Have you ever wanted to fish district waters but don't know where to start? Or are you an experienced angler who wants to learn more about fish habitat and behavior? Jo...
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Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viralMay 08, 2020 6:00 am - Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viral
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Route 45 underpass will connect Raven Glen, Ethel's WoodsMay 08, 2020 1:00 am - A $4.9 million tunnel beneath Route 45 to connect the Raven Glen and Ethel's Woods forest preserves in the Antioch area is on track to be built this fall. The 145-foot-l...
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Officials at reopened state parks say visitors respected social distancingMay 04, 2020 1:00 am - Many suburbanites shook off cabin fever at reopened Illinois state parks over the weekend. Select state parks closed by the pandemic reopened Friday for hiking, biking, ...
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Fox Waterway Agency seeks clarification about 2-person boating restrictionApr 28, 2020 1:00 am - Officials with the Fox Waterway Agency are seeking clarification after Gov. JB Pritzker restricted the number of passengers allowed on boats when the boating season open...
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District closes popular fishing areas for the start of spring trout seasonApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The McHenry County Conservation District announced today that many of the county's most popular locations for trout fishing will be closed through April 30 to prevent th...
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DuPage County postpones trout season openingMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - The spring rainbow trout season opener, originally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed indefinitely at three DuPage Forest Preserve District lakes in keeping with ...
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What's in a name? When it comes to plants and animals, quite a bitMar 16, 2020 6:00 am - Naming is a human obsession. When we see a thing, we have to know its name. If it doesn't have a name, we have to give it one. We've been naming things for eons, so you'...
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Fox Valley Area Anglers welcome Joey Turek March 25Mar 11, 2020 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley Area Anglers will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at The Taphouse Grill, 3341 W. Main St., Suite A-103, one mile west of Randall R...
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Get tips on paddling the NippersinkMar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - As spring approaches, the McHenry County Conservation District offers some outdoor programs for adults and families. Visit www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and ev...