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This Oaktober, Kane County's Oak Trees Offer Relief From Emotional Stress of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Since 2015, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative has promoted the value of oak trees through Oaktober – Oak Awareness Month. And Kane County is joining…

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Fox River Trail Closed in South Elgin Through Sept. 4

August 14, 2020

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A section of the Fox River Trail in South Elgin will be closed through Sept. 4, due to trail construction in the area. Work on…

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Trails in Fabyan Forest Preserve Will Close Aug. 18-19

August 13, 2020

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Trails in Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva will be closed intermittently Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Wednesday, Aug. 19, for trail repaving. The repaving is part…

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Forest Preserve Issues DO’s And DON’TS During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 17, 2020

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With all but essential businesses closed during the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, residents may wonder why the Kane County forest preserves have remained open. The simple…

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Enjoy A Sweet Tradition! Maple Sugaring Days Set For March 7-8

March 3, 2020

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Learn how to tap a maple tree and taste pure, local syrup at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Maple Sugaring Days, from noon…

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Want To Volunteer With The Forest Preserve District? RSVP Now For March 12 Event

March 2, 2020

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Come learn about the volunteer opportunities available with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation. Volunteers are needed in the…

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Help Kane County, Ducks Unlimited Revitalize Nelson Lake Marsh

February 26, 2020

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Ducks Unlimited is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to revitalize Nelson Lake Marsh. “This is one of our premier local wetlands,…

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PHOTO STORY: Kane County Cross Country Course Will Open in August 2020

September 27, 2019

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Kane County officials said this week that the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course at Settlers Hill is about 95% complete, and races are expected to…

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