from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release It’s time once again for sap lovers’ favorite Forest Preserve District of DuPage County programs: maple syrup making at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago and Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Visitors to Kline Cr[...]
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February 13th, 2012 - 7:56 am § in Local Events, Local News
Forest Preserve Celebrates Valentine’s Traditions Old & New
from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release As Valentine’s Day nears, make plans to discover some history of the holiday, and enjoy its present through two programs at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Learn about Victorian dating customs during “Courting in the 1[...]
February 9th, 2012 - 6:49 am § in Local News
Attacks on Pets Lead Groups to Host Coyote Info Program
by Barry Dredze Concerns over increased sightings of coyotes and encounters with the canine predators led two civic groups to host an informational session featuring a wildlife naturalist at the Winfield Public Library on Tuesday, January 31. Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (FPDDC) Natural[...]
January 29th, 2012 - 7:00 am § in Local Events, Local News
Lambing Underway at Kline Creek Farm
by Griffin Hardy It’s that time of year again — Kline Creek Farm is beginning to welcome newborn lambs to the farm’s award-winning flock of Southdown sheep. Following a gestation period of approximately 5 months, the ewes have begun delivering this year’s set of lambs. Single, t[...]
January 5th, 2012 - 8:00 am § in Local Events, Local News
Join Forest Preserve District’s Annual Ice-Fishing Tournament at Silver Lake
from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for its “Hard-Water Classic” Ice-Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Whether they favor an ice jig or a tip-u[...]
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:12 am § in Local Events, Local News
Forest Preserve to Host Open House for Prospective Volunteers on Jan. 14
from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release Discover the rewards of helping others through volunteering with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County during upcoming “Nature Calls: Answer and Volunteer!” informational events. On Jan. 14, stop by an open house from 9 a.m. [...]
December 30th, 2011 - 7:15 am § in Local Events, Local News
Enjoy Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides This Winter
from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release Enjoy the beauty of winter during a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton Dec. 27 – 31 from noon until 2 p.m. and every Sunday in January and February from noon[...]
December 23rd, 2011 - 8:53 am § in Local Events, Local News
Beekeeping for Beginners Class at Kline Creek Farm
from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release Join Kline Creek Farm, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s 1890s living-history farm in West Chicago, for a unique opportunity to discover the honeybee and learn the fundamentals of beekeeping. The six-session “Beekeeping[...]
December 2nd, 2011 - 9:00 am § in Local Events, Local News
Holiday Events Roundup
Several holiday events will be taking place this weekend in and around Winfield. The details for each event are available below. Kline Creek Farm “Christmas on the Farm” Visit Kline Creek Farm on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm to learn how the Ch[...]
November 25th, 2011 - 7:27 am § in Local Events, Local News
See Santa at “Christmas on the Farm” Celebration
from a Forest Preserve District of DuPage County press release Experience Victorian holiday celebrations during upcoming free events at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Kline Creek Farm, an 1890s living-history farm in West Chicago. On Dec. 3 and 4 between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., visit [...]