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Register Now For May 19 Save-A-Joe 5K Fundraiser For Veterans

May 2, 2019

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Consumers, Education, Events, Nonprofits, Quality of Life, Recreation, Veterans

A 5K race set for May 19 in Batavia aims to raise money for two local veterans charities. “Whether you are an old hand of…

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58th Annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set for June 2

May 2, 2019

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Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

The Fox River is once again set to welcome hundreds of paddlers — from avid racers to leisure enthusiasts and every level in between —…

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How To Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste in Kane County, IL

April 26, 2019

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Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Homeowners, Jennifer Jarland!, Recreation, Sustainability

Editor’s Note: This recycling tips article was written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea for a recycling tip? Contact…

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Good Natured: Sanguinipennis! (It’s Not What You Think, But It Does Involve Mating)

April 26, 2019

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Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, WK-Features

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Forest Preserve Campgrounds Open May 1 — Camp Local This Year!

April 24, 2019

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Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Recreation

Make plans to “Camp Local” this year, with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You don’t have to drive far or spend a fortune…

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Good Natured: Meet The Beetles! (There Are 30,000 Species Here, And One Is Tricrania Sanguinipennis)

April 18, 2019

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Communities, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Fabulous Fox! Cool, New Website Helps You Plan Your Very Own Fox River Experience

April 12, 2019

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Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, WK-Communities

The Fox River Summit, held in Burlington, WI, on March 22, 2019 was the venue for unveiling of the Fabulous Fox! River Water Trail website….

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Help Plant Trees With Forest Preserve Staff April 20 In Honor of Earth Day

April 11, 2019

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Communities, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parenting, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, Sustainability, Weekend, WK-Communities

Help celebrate Earth Day by planting trees at Big Rock Forest Preserve. Volunteers are needed to plant trees at Big Rock Forest Preserve on Saturday,…

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