Articles filed under Park Districts
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Goats for Growth: Springbrook Nature Center launches innovative community restoration programMay 21, 2025 12:31 am - Springbrook Nature Center launches "Goats for Growth" initiative, using goats to naturally restore land while offering fun community events like yoga, selfies with goats, and more to raise funds.
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Pedal power: Schaumburg gears up for a month of biking funMay 20, 2025 2:20 pm - Schaumburg encourages biking in June with events like a police-escorted tour, business and family challenges to record miles, and a Bike to Metra Day.
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Following $5.9M renovation, new Batavia community center expected to open this fallMay 15, 2025 1:22 pm - Batavia Park District residents will have a slew of new programming and a new indoor recreational facility at their disposal by the end of the year, as construction is well underway on the Patrick J. Callahan Community Center.
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Mundelein Park & Recreation District received finance awardMay 14, 2025 12:02 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2023.
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Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles earns arboretum statusMay 12, 2025 10:55 pm - St. Charles' Mount St. Mary Park achieves Level II arboretum accreditation, recognizing its diverse collection of over 100 tree species and planting efforts over the past decade.
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Officials: $32 million Arlington Heights park refresh won’t disrupt Frontier DaysMay 12, 2025 6:25 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District is embarking on the final phases of a $32 million renovation of Recreation Park, but work is timed not to disrupt the annual Frontier Days festival held at the park.
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Carol Stream Park District recognizes retiring commissionersMay 12, 2025 6:00 pm - The Carol Stream Park District recognized retiring park board commissioners Brenda Gramann and Brian Sokolowski on May 12, 2025.
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Mother’s Day memories made at Heritage Farm in Schaumburg SundayMay 11, 2025 4:21 pm - Kids made crafty flowers for their moms at Spring Valley Heritage Farm in Schaumburg on Mother's Day.
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Batavia Depot Museum marks 50 years since opening in restored train stationMay 09, 2025 5:00 am - In 1973, Batavia's train depot was moved to its current location, sparking redevelopment. Its 50th anniversary as the Batavia Depot Museum is celebrated in a new exhibit about the depot's history.
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Élan Dance Company to present free dance showcase May 30May 06, 2025 8:58 pm - Elan Dance Company showcasing various dance styles on May 30; holding auditions on May 27 for next year's competitive and non-competitive dance teams.