Miracle on the deck: A visit from an American goldfinch

By Ralph Trentadue It isn’t easy to discover the perfect components that make up the necessary pre-dawn moments on my deck.
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Parks: Not just a budget line item

From National Park Service Electronic Newsletter October 2011 It can be easy these days to get caught up in the negativity
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Summerfield Zoo hosts ‘Boo at the Zoo’ Oct. 22-23

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo will offer “Boo at the Zoo” Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23. Sandy Swanson,
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Scaly and slimy creatures featured at Oct. 13 event in Sycamore

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Join the Midwest Museum of Natural History from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13,
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Enjoy the majesty of fall! Join the Arbor Day Foundation in October

Staff Report The Arbor Day Foundation will brighten up your fall by giving you 10 free autumn classics trees when
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Midwest Museum of Natural History explores South America Sept. 29

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — South America: packed with lush tropical rainforests, monkeys, parrots and exotic flowers, right? That’s true,
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Celebrate Alpaca Farm Days Sept. 24-25 on Caledonia farm

By Claire Benjamin News Writer, U of I Extension URBANA, Ill. — Meet an alpaca and experience one of the world’s most
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Monarch butterflies topic of Sept. 17 event at Midwest Museum of Natural History

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — It’s a cycle we all know by heart: the caterpillar hatches from the egg, goes
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

U of I Extension kicks off 2011-2012 Pasture Workshop Series

Staff Report The University of Illinois Extension kicks off its 2011-2012 Pasture Workshop Series with an interactive presentation titled “Summer
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

12th Annual Old Farmin’ Days in Caledonia

Staff Report The 12th Annual Old Farmin’ Days will be held Sept. 10 on the Andy Ward family farm in
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Consumer alert: Costs are no greater to remove tree infested with Emerald Ash Borer, says Illinois Arborist Association

Staff Report ANTIOCH, Ill. — Tree care companies that charge homeowners and businesses a higher fee to cut down and
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Whitetails Unlimited fund-raising event set for Sept. 22

Staff Report Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) is sponsoring the Rockford Area Banquet Thursday, Sept. 22, at Lino’s, 5611 E. State St.,
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

New documentary about Aldo Leopold showing at Beckman Mill County Park

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Join the folks at Beckman Mill County Park at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, for
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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Starved Rock State Park: For the love of hiking

By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge UTICA, Ill. — Starved Rock State Park is a memory in the
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

A vote for Hoo Haven

Staff Report If you’re an animal lover, you can help Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center win a $5,000 gas
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August 3, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

National Horse Days 2011 coming to Boone County

Staff Report Giddy-up, you Midwest cowboys and cowgirls! From Aug. 19-21, National Horse Days is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds,
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Trees of Klehm — come to the Plant and Tree Auction July 22

Staff Report You’re invited to the casually elegant outdoor party of the year. Trees of Klehm is the garden’s Third Annual
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Klehm goes to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Staff Report Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has planned a two-day bus trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Lena Community Park District hosts Fourth Annual ‘Pec’ River Fest

Staff Report LENA, Ill. — The Lena Community Park District will host the Fourth Annual “Pec” River Fest. The “Pec” River
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Join Arbor Day Foundation in July and have 10 trees planted in U.S. forests

Staff Report NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Forest land is one of America’s prized resources, and everyone can help plant needed trees
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Straight Shootin’: Illinois dead last on concealed carry

By Eric R. Sonnenberg Tuesday, June 21, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a law allowing concealed carry of firearms by a
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Park District offers fishing clinic

Staff Report A hook, line and sinker can provide hours of fun this summer. The Rockford Park District is currently registering
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Tips to care for storm-damaged trees from Illinois Arborist Association

*  Recent storms remind that simple steps taken now can have a lasting positive impact Staff Report ANTIOCH, Ill.—Devastating tornadoes and storms
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Prairie Preservation Society shares plans for Sand Ridge Prairie

Staff Report At the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County’s annual spring banquet, President Russell Brunner and Board member Bob Piros
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘Rockin’ for the Reptiles’ in Sycamore June 25

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill.—The Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore, Ill., will present “Rockin’ for the Reptiles” from noon to
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Local groups host Conservation Day-Camp

Staff Report Local land conservation organizations will host a Conservation Day-Camp June 20-24 at the Nygren Wetland Preserve west of Rockton,
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Natural resource programs for Scouts, schools and other groups

Staff Report The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a locally-operated unit of government, provides educational programs to Scouts,
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

River event celebrates region’s greatest natural assets in June 2011—register now

Staff Report A River Gathering: There’s No Place Like Home, June 16-19, will celebrate our region’s greatest natural assets. The Four
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Into the Wild: Byron Forest Preserve’s Ripplinger/Gouker Preserve

By Richie Wolf Superintendent of Education and Recreation, Byron Forest Preserve At 6550 Illinois Route 2 in Byron, the Ripplinger/Gouker Preserve contains
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May 25, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Tinker Park provides place to learn about nature in the city

Staff Report People ask why the Natural Land Institute is involved with planting a native prairie meadow in a park in
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May 18, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into the Wild: Dramatic geology, scenic overlooks at Magnolia Bluff Park in Rock County

By Lena Verkuilen Welty Environmental Center Director On a drive through northern Illinois, you notice Highway 2 has become Highway 213 as
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May 11, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Volunteers needed for planting of wildflower seedlings May 7

Staff Report Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) greenhouse is full of wildflower seedlings, and the group needs help planting them from
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May 4, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into the Wild: Return to the woods

By Randy Mermel and Jessie Crow Mermel On-Farm Educators at Angelic Organics Learning Center As educators at Angelic Organics Learning Center
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May 4, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

City of Gardens to provide seedlings to teachers for Arbor Day celebration

Staff Report In celebration of Arbor Day, the Rockford Park District’s City of Gardens will provide white pine seedlings to interested
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April 27, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

City of Gardens hosts Spring Kick-Off event

Staff Report The Rockford Park District’s City of Gardens is holding its Spring Kick-Off Wednesday, April 27, at Cliffbreakers. Prior to
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Klehm Arboretum: Tickets on sale for Garden Fair

Staff Report Advance tickets  for the June 3-5 Garden Fair at Klehm Arboretum are on sale at the following locations: - Klehm
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Birds: Natural history researcher Jeff Hoover speaks to Audubon Society

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Jeff Hoover was the featured speaker at the March 23 Annual Meeting of the Sinnissippi Audubon Society,
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On the trail with dogs—Pecatonica Wetlands, the Wild, Wild West

Into the Wild In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Severson Dells presents the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Project

Staff Report Severson Dells Nature Center will host a free program about the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Project at 6:30 p.m., Monday,
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Birds and Bats: Audubon Society announces 30th Annual Banquet and program

Staff Report Northwest Illinois Audubon Society announces its 30th Annual Banquet to be held the evening of Thursday, April 14, at
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Beckman Mill Park hosts volunteer training orientation April 9

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis.—Beckman Mill Park is a stateline treasure, just 6 miles west of Beloit, Wis. The park encompasses 50
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into the Wild: Pecatonica Ridge Prairie a legacy for future generations

Into the Wild In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Wild Ones begin native plant sales

Staff Report The Rock River Valley chapter of Wild Ones is once again sponsoring its native plant sales. The Native Woodland
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Bluebird Workshop April 2 at St. John United Church of Christ in Freeport

Staff Report The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is sponsoring a Bluebird Workshop Saturday, April 2, at St. John United Church of
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District announces annual tree sale

Staff Report Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree sale is under way for 2011. Each year, the district sells
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Burpee Museum hosts First Person Historical Presentation: Rachel Carson

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor In celebration of Women’s History Month, Burpee Museum of Natural History will host a First Person Historical
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Flowering Dogwood: Spring is in the air! Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and get 10 free trees

Staff Report Celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into the Wild: Discover forest, birds and maple syrup at Big Hill Park

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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March 16, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Straight Shootin’: To list or not to list, that is the (silly) question

By Eric R. Sonnenberg Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, wants the Illinois State Police (ISP) to make public the list
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March 9, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Into the Wild: Stone Bridge Forest Preserve: A regeneration of land and spirit

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Into The Wild> Outdoors | Comments (0)


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