‘Explore Invertebrates’ at Burpee Museum Feb. 9

Staff Report Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford, will offer “Burpee Explorers: Explore Invertebrates — Hearts”
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Klehm offers families ‘A Fresh Look at Winter’ Feb. 9

Staff Report Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, will offer “A Fresh Look at Winter” as
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Candlelight hike at Beckman Mill Park Feb. 8

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County Parks Advisory Committee is hosting a candlelight hike fund-raiser benefiting the Green Fund from
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Youth nature programs begin Feb. 2 at Rockford’s Atwood Park

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center invites youth ages 6-12 for Atwood Wanderings activities each Saturday in February (Feb. 2,
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Antarctic vertebrate fossils topic of Jan. 27 lecture at Burpee Museum

Staff Report Joshua Matthews, chief fossil preparator and research assistant at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., will present “Dinosaurs ‘On
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Snow Sculpting Competition canceled

Staff Report The 27th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St., Rockford, has been
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Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District 72nd Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon

Staff Report The Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is an organization that promotes the protection, maintenance, improvement
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Snow sculpting competition postponed to Jan. 23-26 at Sinnissippi

Staff Report The 27th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition scheduled for Jan. 16-19 at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St., Rockford,
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Free winter activities return to Eclipse Lagoon

Staff Report Conditions are perfect for going ice skating or playing hockey outdoors at the newly-remodeled Eclipse Lagoon in Sinnissippi Gardens
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Park District hosts Community Snow Sculpting Contest

Staff Report Be on the lookout for “random acts of snow sculpting” throughout the community this season as the Rockford Park
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Death of hemlock trees yields new life for hardwood trees

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Because of
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Klehm offers ‘Winter 2013: Amateur Photography Contest’

Staff Report Photographers of all ages are invited to capture snowy landscapes, wildlife and plants in their winter form in Klehm
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EPA awards grants to protect women, children from mercury in Great Lakes fish

Staff Report CHICAGO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 4 two Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants totaling
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Guest Column: Formation of Atten’s Landing in Pecatonica under way

By Roger Schamberger Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation PECATONICA, Ill. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) are
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‘Hoo’ Haven receives grant to provide special programs

Staff Report Local wildlife rehabilitation facility, “Hoo” Haven, Inc., near Durand, Ill., has expanded its education program with the addition
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Sand Ridge Prairie tree farm donates branches, sells trees

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — Evergreen branches decorating Oregon’s downtown were donated by the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC)
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‘Snakes Alive’ presentation educates, fascinates in Byron

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — An appreciative audience was treated to a personal experience with local reptiles Nov. 8. Tom Kessenich
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A guide to help you select the perfect Christmas tree

Staff Report Christmas trees come in different varieties. Knowing the differences can make the selection process easier, said Candice Miller, University
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Apply for seasonal Park District positions by Dec. 16

Staff Report Rockford Park District uses technology to help customer service-oriented people apply for 2013 seasonal employment opportunities at Magic Waters
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‘Alaskan Explorer’ cruise to benefit Midwest Museum in Sycamore

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Those who have always wanted to see Alaska and have a chance to see the natural
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Help keep an eye on Rockford parks

Staff Report The Rockford Park District Police Department encourages community involvement in helping with safety and security of the park system
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Chronic wasting disease control program results for 2011-2012

By Douglas R. Dufford District Wildlife Biologist, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal disease of
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‘Snakes Alive’ at Byron Forest Preserve’s Jarrett Center Nov. 8

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC) will offer “Snakes Alive” with Tom Kessenich at the
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Mississippi River happenings

By Olivia Dorothy Regional Conservation Coordinator, Upper Mississippi River Initiative, Izaak Walton League of America Editor’s note: As the website says: “Founded
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A letter about Illinois water

Editor’s note: Please support and utilize the ELPC’s new Illinois water website. While the work of the ELPC is impactful
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‘Lemurs of Madagascar’ topic of Oct. 28 lecture at Burpee

Staff Report Rockford native Abigail Ross will deliver a 70th Anniversary of Burpee Museum Lecture Series lecture from 2 to 3
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Hoo Haven has new donation drop-off sites, open house upcoming

Staff Report Things just got easier for folks wishing to donate to Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. There
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Summerfield Zoo offers ‘Boo at the Zoo’ Oct. 20-21

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo will offer its Third Annual “Boo at the Zoo” from 10 a.m.
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‘Remains of a River’ featured Oct. 19 at free Film Night at Windsor Lake

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Paddle and Trail announces the launch of Film Nights at the Regional Activity Center at
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U.S. Army Corps releases GLMRIS report

Staff Report The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Oct. 5 released the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study
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Monarchs will soon leave for Mexico

By University of Illinois Extension — Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable insects
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Lockwood, Page parks offer show wagon trail tours Oct. 2, 9

Staff Report Enjoy traveling along scenic trails through Rockford Park District’s Lockwood and Page parks without riding a horse. Guided trail
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Boy Scouts and seed picking at Sand Ridge Prairie

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — Saturday, Sept. 22, was a busy day at Sand Ridge Prairie. Russell and Rachel Brunner,
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Army Corps releases Focus Area 2 Aquatic Pathways Summary Report

• Comments will be accepted beginning Sept. 14. The comment period will close 30 days later, Oct. 14. Staff Report CHICAGO — The
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Make Room For the River Sept. 26-28

By Olivia Dorothy Regional Conservation Coordinator, Upper Mississippi River Initiative Make Room For the River Make Room For the River: In Your
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National Alpaca Farm Days set for Sept. 29-30

• Caledonia’s True Colors Alpaca Farm to participate in event Staff Report Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) invites you to visit their
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‘It’s Our River Day’: Illinois river cleanups Sept. 15

• River cleanups are a great way to give back By Tom Eckels Illinois Paddling Council Here are a few river cleanups Sept. 15. The
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New Birds of Prey exhibit opens at Atwood Center Sept. 8

Staff Report Starting Saturday, Sept. 8, guests will be able to experience Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Road, Rockford, at
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Fifth Annual Mississippi River Conference set for Sept. 26-28

Staff Report MOLINE, Ill. — River Action, a nonprofit organization that strives to foster the environmental, economic and cultural vitality
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Handicapped shut-ins can become Fish-Abled

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Two Rockford residents were inspired by a recent fishing trip to start a new organization to
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Reservations due Aug. 31 for Klehm’s ‘Twilight in the Garden’ fund-raiser

Staff Report Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, will host “Twilight in the Garden” Saturday, Sept.
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Belvidere zoo welcomes baby spotted hyena Aug. 25-26

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo has announced the arrival of a baby spotted hyena. The public is invited
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Lockwood Park birthday bash set for Aug. 25

Staff Report Lockwood Park is throwing a big birthday bash (weather-permitting) for the community from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
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Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore offers fossil classes

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Packing list for a weekend in Sycamore: snorkeling gear, industrial strength bug repellent, fur-lined parka,
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Hoo Haven needs meat and dog food donations

Staff Report Birds of prey have healthy appetites, and Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is requesting help from
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Pecatonica River Water Trail gains national recognition

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — The Pecatonica River Water Trail in Pecatonica, Ill., has been recognized by U.S. Secretary of the
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Excessive heat, drought taking toll on fish populations

By University of Illinois Extension serving Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties Many people are starting to report massive fish kills around
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Wildlife encounters on the rise

Staff Report We are hearing more and more about the rise in wildlife encounters in many states. When the economy was
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Scout project helps Sand Ridge Prairie

  Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — For his project, which will earn him the rank of Eagle Scout, Chris Kettwich of Oregon,
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Community garden workshop set for July 27

Staff Report Would you like to grow your own vegetable garden but don’t have the space? Does your community have
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