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Christmas Tree Recycling program runs Jan. 1-15

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) has announced its 23rd annual Christmas Tree Recycling program is scheduled
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December 29, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Wilderness at the core–The natural pleasures of Tinker Swiss Cottage and Gardens

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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December 22, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: A look back at the past year

By Art Norris Quad Cities Waterkeeper I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas! Note our new logo of an oil-soaked
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December 22, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: Quad Cities Waterkeeper settles Clean Water enforcement case against Milan polluter

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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December 15, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

Park District Foundation welcomes gifts

From press release For more than 28 years, the Rockford Park District Foundation has assisted the Rockford Park District honoring its
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December 15, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Working together to protect the Kishwaukee River Corridor

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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December 8, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

An early Christmas present

By Tom Lindblade President Illinois Paddling Council How often has the State of Illinois given you anything? If you are like me,
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December 8, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: Reduce your taxes and help buy a clean motor

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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December 1, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

Conservation Police to conduct wildlife compliance checks in northwest Illinois

From press release STERLING, Ill.—Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police will conduct roadside wildlife checks in northwest Illinois during
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December 1, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Dahlquist Park Outback–a wild place reachable off a bus stop

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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November 24, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Birds of Prey program at Midwest Museum of Natural History Nov. 20

From press release SYCAMORE, Ill.—Take flight at the Midwest Museum of Natural History with its annual live birds of prey program.
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November 17, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Lowden-Miller State Forest offers hunting, hiking, skiing and equestrian trails

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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November 10, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Taming wild grapes for better wine

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill.—When you think about “wine
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November 3, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Learn about amphibians at Nov. 7 event in Oregon, Ill.

From press release OREGON, Ill.—A special program will be offered at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Kickapoo Nature Center,
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October 27, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Another ‘What is it’ animal in northern Illinois

By William W. O’Leary With winter 2010 giving way to the warming to spring, I was patrolling the northwest portion
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October 27, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

South West Rockford Community Gardens presents: Harvest Celebration & Volunteer Appreciation

From press release Come celebrate with the South West Rockford Community Garden Cooperative Partnership as they celebrate a successful and very
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October 27, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Public viewing opportunity as Operation Migration begins fall migration with 10th class

From press release Operation Migration’s (OM) 2010 class of whooping crane chicks has made it to the first stop in a
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October 20, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Fall walleye fishing tips

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Although the weather isn’t always pleasant, some of the best walleye fishing happens during fall. Beginning in
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October 20, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | 1 Comment

Authors of new book, Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril, to visit Rockford

From press release A Community Meeting hosted by the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition to discuss and act upon the newly-released book,
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October 13, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Dazzling display of colors coming to Starved Rock State Park

By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge A road through the woods can be a spectacular and memorable scene
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October 13, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Sugar River Forest Preserve for canoeing, fishing, picnicking and lots more

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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October 6, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: USEPA finds IEPA in serious noncompliance

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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October 6, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Illinois fishing resorts and lodges well-kept secrets

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While Illinois is known for its fishing, some travelers are unaware of the number of lodges in
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September 29, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Free ‘Autumn at the Arboretum’ celebration Oct. 3

From press release Klehm Arobretum, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, celebrates “Autumn at the Arboretum” from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.,
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September 29, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Northwest Illinois Audubon Annual Birdseed Sale

From press release The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society (NIAS) is announcing the 2010 sale of high- quality birdseed and shade-grown, organic
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September 29, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: Massive fish kill in McLean County result of weak laws

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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September 22, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

True Colors Alpaca Farm celebrates Alpaca Farm Days Sept. 25-26

From press release CALEDONIA, Ill.—True Colors Alpaca Farm, 14718 Rte. 76 in Caledonia, will host Alpaca Farm Days from 10 a.m.
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September 22, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Professor: Asian carp scare exaggerated

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer According to an Ohio State University professor, the potential threat of an Asian carp invasion in the
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | 1 Comment

Into The Wild: Reuben A. Aldeen Park–An oasis from the pavement

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Fierce Green Fire: Thinking like a prairie

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer On a trip out West last winter, a Utah bar offered their pizza in two styles of
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

Spanish Dancing Horse at Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere Sept. 18-19

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo has announced a visit from “El Gato,” the Spanish Dancing Horse. The public is invited
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Angelic Organics–creating a habitat that welcomes and sustains wildlife

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Mystery of the phantom deer

By William W. O’Leary In the June 9-15 Rock River Times article, “John Deer: From foe to friend,” I wrote that
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: Waterkeeper catches factory farm polluter

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: IDNR website offers help in living among deer

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has developed a new website dedicated to helping Illinois residents
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Kilbuck Bluffs one of Winnebago County’s oldest forest preserves

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s Recycling Center open Labor Day weekend

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) reminds area residents that its Recycling Center in Roscoe, Ill., will
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club provides fish for pond stocking

From press release Sept. 25, the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, along with Pete Reiff and the Logan Hollow Fish Farm, will
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | 1 Comment

On Outdoors: Rains blamed for mosquito crop, West Nile not a concern

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While officials aren’t able to locate the command post that seems to be sending millions of mosquitoes
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Chicago Shoreline Marathon Aug. 27-28

From press release Get your paddles ready! The Fourth annual Chicago Shoreline Marathon (CSM) is quickly approaching Aug 27-28. The CSM
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Native Americans celebrate 15th Annual ‘Honor the Mounds’

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor On a beautiful, warm Saturday afternoon, Aug. 14, the tribes gathered again for the 15th Annual “Honor
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | 1 Comment

Governor appoints Rockford’s Dimke to Mississippi River Coordinating Council

Editor’s Note: While applying for a National Park Service (NPS) grant for the Rock River Trail, a letter of support
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

15th Annual Honor the Mounds Gathering Aug. 14

From press release, flier The 15th Annual Honor the Mounds Gathering will be Saturday, Aug. 14, at Beattie Park, 400 block
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Hiker caps 4,000-mile Amazon River hike

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A former British Army captain became the first person to complete a 4,000-mile hike along the Amazon
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Waterkeeper News: New threat to Rock River from Iowa

Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper (QCW). He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

Burpee program explores ecology of plants from ground to tree level

From press release Burpee Museum of Natural History will present a program to explore “The Transition From Canopy to Ground: The
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Learning and service to benefit the environment

From press release The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is an innovative program of the University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County, in which
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Not much to go on from Asian carp studies

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While the presence of bighead Asian carp in the Illinois River continues to be widely experienced, wildlife
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Into The Wild: Castle Rock State Park an area of major scientific importance

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | 1 Comment

Book Review: Life Afloat by Don Miller–Lessons learned cruising down northern Illinois rivers

Review by Susan Johnson Copy Editor In Life Afloat (Stories from the “Notes From the Dells” Newsletter, 1989-2009), Don Miller’s short,
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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