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Environment and nature

Sand Ridge Nature Center to offer new exhibits, upgrade campus in 2021

Katie Arvia - February 24, 2021

With history rooted in the latest ice age, the Sand Ridge area has much to offer local residents By Katie Arvia SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 24,...

Environment and nature

MLK Day suggested as service day in Cook County Forest Preserves

The Lansing Journal - January 15, 2021

President Preckwinkle encourages self-led litter clean-up hikes in forest preserves Information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County CHICAGO, Ill. (January 14, 2021) – Cook...

Environment and nature

Virtual Wolf Lake Winter Wonderland scheduled for Jan. 16

The Lansing Journal - January 1, 2021

Information provided by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative WHITING, Ind. (December 30, 2020) – The 20th annual Winter Wonderland at Wolf Lake will...

Environment and nature

‘Renew and rejuvenate this winter’ at Cook County Forest Preserves

The Lansing Journal - December 15, 2020

Information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County CHICAGO, Ill. (December 11, 2020) – Forest Preserves of Cook County is encouraging residents to use...

Environment and nature

IL firearm deer season preliminary harvest totals 76,579

The Lansing Journal - December 10, 2020

Information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced a preliminary total of 76,579...

Environment and nature

Lansing trail hoped to connect Pennsy Greenway and Thorn Creek Trail

Josh Bootsma - November 13, 2020

Engineering work to begin on 2.4-mile bike trail in south Lansing By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 19, 2020) – The Village of Lansing has received...

Community

Work continues on Calumet City riverwalk and canoe launch

The Lansing Journal - October 29, 2020

By George Grenchik, with information from Calumet City CALUMET CITY, Ill. (October 28, 2020) – Work is underway to clear space for a canoe and...

Environment and nature

Lansing green thumb named “State Outstanding Master Gardener”

The Lansing Journal - October 13, 2020

Information provided by the University of Illinois Extension LANSING, Ill. (October 9, 2020) – Two Cook County south suburban residents were honored for their commitment...

Environment and nature

October begins peak season for deer-car crashes

The Lansing Journal - October 3, 2020

IDOT, IDNR remind motorists, "Don’t veer for deer" information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October...

Environment and nature

Illinois departments sign Monarch Action Plan to protect pollinators

The Lansing Journal - October 1, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 25, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and...

Environment and nature

Illinois fall trout season opens October 17

The Lansing Journal - September 29, 2020

Statewide trout fishing to open, Forest Preserves of Cook County has not made a decision yet Information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD,...

Environment and nature

Unexpected, rare plants returning to recently restored Cook County forest preserves

The Lansing Journal - September 14, 2020

Information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County RIVER FOREST, Ill. (September 10, 2020) – Ecologists at the Forest Preserves of Cook County have gotten...

Environment and nature

New Chimney Swift tower at Mildred Burt Nature Center hoped to be a new home for migratory birds

Josh Bootsma - September 3, 2020

15-foot chimney-like tower most recent among many projects at the nature center By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 3, 2020) – The Mildred Burt Nature Center...

Environment and nature

Main areas, trails at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks closed due to storm damage

The Lansing Journal - August 14, 2020

information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 14, 2020) – Following severe weather that included heavy rains and 80 to...

Environment and nature

Helmets and face masks required for Wolf Lake Labor Day Bike Ride

The Lansing Journal - August 11, 2020

Registration deadline August 28 for ride on Monday, September 7, 8:30am information provided by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative HAMMOND, Ind. (August 11, 2020)...