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Two bridges reopen in Hidden Lake Forest Preserve near Downers Grove
May 31, 2023 2:19 PM - A gathering at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, will celebrate the installation of two bridges -- one replacement and one historically significant refurbishment -- allowing full access to the Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove in time for National Trails Day.
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Historic Powers-Walker House to host old-fashioned fun this summer
May 17, 2023 6:24 PM - Step back in time at McHenry County Conservation District's historic Powers-Walker House. This summer, the monthly events will allow visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in a historical experience. -
Time for some upgrades: Historic Danada House to get accessibility, other improvements next year
May 16, 2023 6:18 AM - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is planning extensive repairs to the Danada House, the former country mansion of Dan and Ada Rice, a philanthropic couple who trained a Kentucky Derby winner at their rural retreat between Wheaton and Naperville. -
Core of Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda to close for $5.1 million upgrade
May 15, 2023 5:43 PM - The first projects in a master plan to increase efficiency and conservation and reduce operating costs at the Lakewood Forest Preserve east of Wauconda are about to get underway. -
'Look and feel of those ancient forests': Lake County's St. Francis Woods joins national network
May 11, 2023 6:18 AM - St. Francis Woods, an 80-acre forest on the north end of the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, the first in northern Illinois. -
Where you can expect construction projects in DuPage County forest preserves
May 11, 2023 5:30 AM - As spring gives way to summer, visitors to forest preserves around DuPage County will come across lush wildflowers, crowded picnic tables and the occasional hard hat. -
Kane County Forest Preserve District budgets for $4M in improvementsMay 10, 2023 9:22 PM - The new Kane County Forest Preserve District budget features 4.5% staff raises and $4 million in preserve enhancements and district projects.
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Grab your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and float around Lake County
May 5, 2023 6:00 AM - We live most of our lives on dry land. But there are benefits to leaving solid earth behind and paddling some of the lakes and rivers flowing through Lake County. -
A guide to finding spring wildflowers in McHenry County
May 5, 2023 6:00 AM - The sunshine and higher temperatures have awoken the seasonal wildflowers throughout McHenry County, signaling the onset of spring. McHenry County Conservation District suggests several conservation areas where prospective wildflower admirers can find these transitory blooms most prevalent. -
Free wood chips available at Forest Preserve District's Native Plant Nursery May 20
May 4, 2023 9:50 PM - Pick up free wood chips while supplies last on Saturday, May 20, at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's native plant nursery in Warrenville.
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