Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Recent News About Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
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Tickets available April 11 for in-person native plant presale
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has announced that tickets for an exclusive in-person native plant presale will go on sale on April 11. The district, which has been fostering connections between people and nature for over a century, attracts more than 6.2 million visitors annually to its 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, six education centers, and numerous programs.
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Nature-focused art exhibit opens at Mayslake
Enjoy nature-focused artwork at 'Hidden Creativity' exhibit at Mayslake through April 30
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Trout season opens April 2 in three DuPage Forest Preserves
Trout season will open on April 2 in three DuPage Forest Preserves. For weekday rentals at Herrick Lake, visitors can book a private outing.
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Appropriations bill uses statewide money for DuPage County projects
The Illinois General Assembly is looking to pass a bill that earmarks $166.5 million for various projects in lawmakers home districts across the state.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Planning Session met February 28
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Planning Session met Tuesday, Feb. 28.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Planning met March 14.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County met at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 14.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Commission met March 21.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County met at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 21.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Commission met Feb. 21.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Commission met at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage Commission met Feb. 7.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage Commission met at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County met April 11.
Forest Preserve District met at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 11.
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County met March 28
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County met at 8 a.m. March 28
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'True advocates' join forest preserve board
Lawyers Jennifer Martyn of Woodridge and Scott Hardek of Elmhurst have joined the board of directors of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the district reported recently.
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Friends of Forest Preserve District has new board member
Brian Battle — longtime Wheaton resident, regular forest visitor and business leader — recently accepted a position on the board of directors for DuPage County's Friends of the Forest Preserve District, which is the district’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit support group.
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Hayrides with horses slated in Wheaton and the region
Horse-driven half-hour hayrides will lead the activities available at Wheaton’s Danada Equestrian Center beginning on Sept. 17 and during its October fall festival, as well as at additional area farm fests slated for this season.
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Winfield, DuPage to break ground on river trail extension Sept. 13
In a triple collaboration, several local organizations will join to break ground for the West Branch DuPage River Trail 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Winfield Fire Protection District House at 27W530 High Lake Rd.
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Salt Creek Marsh acquires 24 acres from Forest Preserve district
From its spotted sandpipers to storm water management, DuPage County’s Salt Creek Marsh will soon experience expanded horizons following the Forest Preserve District board of commissioners’ recent approval of a 24-acre donation from a real estate trust.
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DuPage Technology Committee approves contracts during recent meeting
The DuPage County Technology Committee took action during its meeting March 22, authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (FPDDC) and the county office itself.
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DuPage Forest Preserve conducting prescription burns this spring
In an effort to clear potential hazard areas and prevent fires from destroying the natural habitats of local animal and plant species, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has dispatched specially trained crews to implement the use of prescription burns in areas of the county.
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Website provides tips on coyotes
In an effort to minimize the anxiety related to coyote sightings this upcoming spring season, DuPage County is continuing its efforts to educate the public regarding the area’s coyote population and their nature, habits and behavior.
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Warrenville Committee of the Whole to resume 'puppy mill' ordinance discussion
The Warrenville Community Development and Planning Committee/Committee of the Whole will continue discussing a proposed ordinance to ban the unlicensed breeding of dogs and cats during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 28W701 Stafford Place.