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Wildlife encounters on the rise
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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
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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
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Would you like to grow your own vegetable garden but don’t have the space? Does your community have
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Paddling News: The price of popularity
By Tom Lindblade
Illinois Paddling Council President
Kayaking has grown to number nearly 8 million regular active participants in the U.S. alone,
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Army Corps of Engineers releases fishing reports
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CHICAGO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released two reports July 5, the “Treaty Rights and Subsistence Fishing
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Residents have exceptional parks and services at reasonable cost
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The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners received an annual report regarding parks and recreational facilities, services and programs
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Pec River Fest Weekend July 13-15
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LENA, Ill. — You are invited to the Pec River Fest Weekend July 13-15, sponsored by the Lena Community
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Rockford native’s fishing album supports clean rivers
• Record label owner Randy Joe Heavin dedicates 50 percent of Songs from the Tackle Box sales to Recycled Fish
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Join Arbor Day Foundation in July and have 10 trees planted in a national forest
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NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — America’s forestland is a prized natural resource, and anyone can help plant much-needed trees in
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Boaters encouraged to take ‘Safe Summer Pledge’
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fourth of July celebration is right around the corner and is a popular time for
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Midwest Museum of Natural History is Rockin’ for the Reptiles
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SYCAMORE, Ill. — Midwest Museum of Natural History (MMNH) in Sycamore, Ill., is home to scaly critters of
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Banwarth House in Elizabeth hosts beekeeping speakers
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ELIZABETH, Ill. — Allen Reed and Andrea Dubnick (Leaf River) will present “Beekeeping: the Queen of Hobbies,” about
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Rockford parks offer clean, safe summer fun
By Shauna Ubersox
Staff Writer
As the summer kicks into high gear, so do the droves of families making their way
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Wild Ones to host program on growing your own native plants
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Wild Ones — Rock River Valley Chapter, will host a program titled “From Seed to Flower: Growing Your
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Sinnissippi bike path a great spot to walk and relax
By Shauna Ubersox
Staff Writer
Winding along the Rock River, the bike path (formally titled Rock River Recreation Path) is a permanent
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New concession food operator on Rec Path
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Rockford Park District has finalized a summer concession agreement with Tiki Shack Concessions for the operation of a concession
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National Trails Day: A 20-year tradition of ‘trailgating’
From National Park Service
Milestones are a great way to measure how far worthwhile projects have come. This past June 2,
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Visit area farms during June 10 Openfields Farm Tour
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University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with area farmers and local foods producers to offer the Fourth Annual
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Help Atwood Park on Saturdays
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Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center in Seth B. Atwood Park welcomes help from citizens to maintain and preserve
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Emerald ash borer is on the move
By Debra Levey Larson
Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
URBANA, Ill. — Infestations of
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Tribute to ‘Professor Bass’ fund-raiser set for June 14
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Babe Winkelman’s Tribute to “Professor Bass” (the late David F. Johnson) fund-raiser and fish fry buffet will be
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Wild West Weekend at Summerfield Zoo
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — Wild West Weekend at Summerfield Zoo! El Gato, the dancing horse, is back by popular
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Composting Science and Strategies at U of I
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PECATONICA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites horse owners, livestock producers, market gardeners and landscapers to attend
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Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful partners with Camera Craft for the annual Nature Photography contest seminars
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Loves Park, Ill. — Camera Craft offers two photography seminars in May in support of the Keep
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‘Animal Mania’ event at Lockwood Park May 19
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Rockford Park District will host “Animal Mania” at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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Park District offers guided trail tours at Lockwood, Page parks
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Enjoy traveling along scenic trails through Rockford Park District’s Lockwood and Page parks without riding a horse! Guided trail
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Wild Ones to host program on beneficial and invasive insects
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Wild Ones — Rock River Valley Chapter, will host Dr. Phil Nixon, a University of Illinois educator specializing
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May is Fitness Month
Courtesy of National Park Service
Happy Physical Fitness Month! We, here at Conservation + Recreation, are really excited about the nationwide
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Paddling News: Rescue me! Thursdays topics to be offered throughout May
By Tom Lindblade
Illinois Paddling Council President
Illinois Paddler’s Council’s Paddlers’ Patrol is again sponsoring Rescue Me! Thursdays. (RM!T) will be offered
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Winnebago County Forest Preserve District conducts inventory of rare turtles
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The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) will begin working with biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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Rosecrance Flower Day May 10
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Rosecrance Flower Day at Gensler Gardens marks the official start of the planting season and raises funds for
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Rock River Archaeological Society to host weekend at Horicon Marsh May 5-6
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HORICON, Wis. — The Rock River Archaeological Society is hosting its annual historical educational weekend event May 5-6. All
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Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo opens for season April 28-29
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo will hold its opening weekend April 28-29. Hours will be 10 a.m.
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Celebrate National Arbor Day by planting trees
• Get 10 free shade trees when you join the Arbor Day Foundation
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National Arbor Day is April 27
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Klehm Arboretum seeks vendors for Garden Fair
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Klehm Arboretum is calling for vendors to join them at the 19th Annual Garden Fair. If you sell
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4-H Camp changes kids for life
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If you are still in the market for the perfect activity for your child this summer, consider 4-H
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Photo: Picture yourself in a National Park!
From the April 25-May 1, 2012, issue
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Guest Column: A better solution to controlling CWD in deer
By William O’Leary
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease found in deer and elk similar to mad
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The end of bees?
By Corinne Ball
Change.org
Here’s the buzz: American honey bees are disappearing at an alarming rate, and the government knows why.
Scientists
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April 19 program at Burpee to explore native woodland plants for shady areas
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Wild Ones Natural Landscapers will host a native plant expert at their next meeting. Daniel Boehlke will present a
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Barred owl released into wild following recuperation
By Carole Linne
Candy Ridlebauer of Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education released a barred owl into the wild
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It’s open — the Vermilion River dam
By Tom Lindblade
I visited the opening ceremony for the Vermilion today. All of the local officials and a number of
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New Path and Trail Map unveiled
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Rockford Park District and the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) have unveiled a new Path and Trail Map
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March 29, April 19 meetings to explore creation of paddling club
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MONROE, Wis. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) will host informational meetings about starting a canoe
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Guest Column: DNR needs new approach to CWD in deer
By David Wiehle
Note: This is the first in a series of articles about CWD.
This info is from “Illinois
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Federal agencies release first interim report on Asian carp environmental DNA results interpretation
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CHICAGO — Members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) released March 15 the first interim report of
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March 22 meeting to explore creating northwestern Illinois canoe, kayak club
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FREEPORT, Ill. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) will host an informational meeting about starting a
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Klehm offers horticultural classes for 2012
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Spring has finally arrived in the stateline area. Before you get busy outside, why not join Klehm Arboretum
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The art of photography with a smartphone
By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek
Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge
UTICA, Ill. — This has been an unusual winter. Snow fell, and then
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Wildlife rehabilitators help animals
By Kathy Bode
Hello. My name is Kathy Bode, and I am a volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator here in northern Illinois.
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