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Forest Preserve District of Kane celebrates 100 years

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is excited to celebrate its first 100 years of public land conservation and invites everyone to help celebrate as we embark on our next century of conservation in Kane County. On June 8, the Forest Preserve District will celebrate this monumental milestone with...

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St. Charles Polar-Palooza Jan. 18

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Shake off the winter chill and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the debut of Polar-Palooza, a family-friendly winter festival designed to celebrate nature, community and our centennial anniversary, Join us from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street,...

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Kane County bird watching walks

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to a winter series of engaging bird watching walks, where participants can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons while discovering the diverse birdlife inhabiting our forest preserves. Led by a Forest Preserve District naturalist, these walks will cover essential...

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Outdoor scavenger hunt in nature Oct. 26

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Grab family and friends and embark on an outdoor fall scavenger hunt, Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Road, Elburn Revel in the rich hues of autumn as you explore the woodland in search for clues. First, meet a naturalist...

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Fox River Clean Day September 21

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Friends of the Fox River are excited to announce a special event called, “It’s Our Fox River Day,” taking place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve, 1644 S. River Street, Batavia. “It’s Our Fox River...

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Monthly Naturalist-Led Hikes Sept. 19

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to invigorating, naturalist-led hikes designed for those who enjoy active hiking year-round. The monthly program is perfect for individuals looking to get in their daily 10,000 steps while discovering the beauty of various preserves. Each hike features a District naturalist...

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Outdoor time can relieve stress

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Studies show that time outdoors can relieve stress, boost your immune system, improve sleep, and contribute to overall good health. “Nurtured by Nature” is a monthly series, where you can experience the healing effects of nature. We’ll incorporate gentle stretching, deep breathing and a focus on awareness during these hikes...

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Master Map Skills at Forest Preserve

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“Orienteering for Beginners,” will be from from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Creek Bend Nature Center. During this hands-on program, participants will gain the confidence needed to enjoy the art of orienteering. District naturalists will cover basic map and compass skills, demonstrate how to follow clues...

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‘It’s Our Fox River Day’ Sept. 16

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Friends of the Fox River are excited to announce a special event called, “It’s Our Fox River Day,” Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve in Batavia. “It’s Our Fox River Day” is a unique opportunity...

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Rusty Crayfish catch in Rusty Rodeo Aug. 12

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County streams and rivers have underwater invaders by an invasive species known as the Rusty Crayfish. We invite everyone to take part in Rusty Rodeo, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 12, aimed at collecting, identifying, and removing Rusty Crayfish from our precious...

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Rusty Rodeo roundup: Clip Rusty Crayfish

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Rusty Rodeo will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at two locations: Glenwood Park Forest Preserve in Batavia and Primrose Farm in St. Charles. Help us round up as many Rusty Crayfish as we can find, in an effort to reduce their numbers. Rusty Crayfish are...

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Kayak waterway Spring tours will be in Kane County

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Participants can tour waterways by kayak in the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Our 2022 kayaking series begins with a lake-based, basic paddling skills class, followed by shorter and less-strenuous river sessions for beginners. As the summer progresses, choose increasingly longer and more technical paddles for intermediate skill levels....

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Volunteers will help Earth Day event

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After a two-year hiatus, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is happy to announce that our Earth Day tree-planting event is back. Volunteers are needed to help plant trees on the east side of Elburn Forest Preserve at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23. All are welcome. We’ll plant hundreds...

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Maple sugar event at LeRoy Oakes March 5-6

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to a maple-sugaring event, collecting maple tree sap and cooking up sap into syrup, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean Street in St. Charles. The public is invited. Admission and...

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William “Bill” Glisson at Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County police Sgt. William "Bill" Glisson reviews the Department Tuesday, May 11, at the monthly membership meeting of Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora at APD headquarters.

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Hike in Sugar Grove Woods April 18

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Forest Preserve District naturalists will hold a hike along the wetland trails at Hannaford Woods Forest Preserve to look for and learn about these noisy, native creatures! This program will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 18. Advance registration is required for this free, all-ages program. To...

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