Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful partners with Camera Craft for the annual Nature Photography contest seminars

Staff Report Loves Park, Ill. — Camera Craft offers two photography seminars in May in support of the Keep
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘Animal Mania’ event at Lockwood Park May 19

Staff Report 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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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Park District offers guided trail tours at Lockwood, Page parks

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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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Wild Ones to host program on beneficial and invasive insects

Staff Report Wild Ones — Rock River Valley Chapter, will host Dr. Phil Nixon, a University of Illinois educator specializing
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Forest Preserve District conducts inventory of rare turtles

Staff Report The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) will begin working with biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rosecrance Flower Day May 10

Staff Report Rosecrance Flower Day at Gensler Gardens marks the official start of the planting season and raises funds for
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rock River Archaeological Society to host weekend at Horicon Marsh May 5-6

Staff Report HORICON, Wis. — The Rock River Archaeological Society is hosting its annual historical educational weekend event May 5-6. All
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo opens for season April 28-29

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo will hold its opening weekend April 28-29. Hours will be 10 a.m.
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Celebrate National Arbor Day by planting trees

• Get 10 free shade trees when you join the Arbor Day Foundation Staff Report National Arbor Day is April 27
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Klehm Arboretum seeks vendors for Garden Fair

Staff Report Klehm Arboretum is calling for vendors to join them at the 19th Annual Garden Fair. If you sell
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

4-H Camp changes kids for life

Staff Report If you are still in the market for the perfect activity for your child this summer, consider 4-H
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Photo: Picture yourself in a National Park!

From the April 25-May 1, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

April 19 program at Burpee to explore native woodland plants for shady areas

Staff Report Wild Ones Natural Landscapers will host a native plant expert at their next meeting. Daniel Boehlke will present a
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

New Path and Trail Map unveiled

Staff Report Rockford Park District and the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) have unveiled a new Path and Trail Map
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

March 29, April 19 meetings to explore creation of paddling club

Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) will host informational meetings about starting a canoe
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Federal agencies release first interim report on Asian carp environmental DNA results interpretation

Staff Report CHICAGO — Members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) released March 15 the first interim report of
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

March 22 meeting to explore creating northwestern Illinois canoe, kayak club

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) will host an informational meeting about starting a
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Klehm offers horticultural classes for 2012

Staff Report Spring has finally arrived in the stateline area. Before you get busy outside, why not join Klehm Arboretum
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Geology book author to present program at Burpee Museum March 25

Staff Report John David Mickelson, author of the new book, Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, will present a
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘Attracting Birds with Native Plants’ at Burpee Museum March 15

Staff Report The beauty and diversity of ornamental and native plants in their yards can increase people’s enjoyment and satisfaction by
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘The Natural History of Coffee’ to be explored at Midwest Museum of Natural History March 15

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Eugene Powers, owner of DeKalb’s South Street Coffee, will present “The Natural History of Coffee” from
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Friends of the Hennepin Canal to host Capital Campaign Gala

Staff Report Henry County, Ill. — Friday, March 23, Renaissance Hennepin, a project of the non-profit Friends of the Hennepin Canal,
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

New National Water Trails System to promote healthy, accessible rivers

Note from Rock River Trail Coordinator Greg Farnham: “The following appears to be very relevant and welcome news for our
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute of America program about early pipe-making in Illinois during Middle Woodland Period — part 2

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor This is the second part of the lecture delivered to the Archaeological Institute of America,
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Huge dairies expanding in Wisconsin

From HOMES Helping Others Maintain Environmental Standards Editor’s note: The following column appeared as a paid advertisement in the Galena Gazette. COLOMA, Wis.
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 3 Comments

Straight Shootin’: Illinois gun registration a bad idea, Rahm

By Eric R. Sonnenberg Thursday, Feb. 9, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) announced plans to call for an Illinois gun
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Guest Column: Courage, politics and creativity!

By Tom Lindblade President Illinois Paddling Council Courage, politics, and creativity are three terms we have not heard in the same sentence
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute of America program about early pipe-making in Illinois during Middle Woodland Period — part 1

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Archaeological Institute of America, Rockford Society, as part of its lecture series, hosted Dr.
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute lecture Feb. 9

Staff Report The Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America, invites the public to its next free and fascinating multi-media presentation
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Photos: Prairie Preservation Society holds wine tasting Feb. 18

The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC) will host a wine tasting from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales Feb. 4

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will hold its second annual Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales event from 8:30 a.m.
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Wildlife rehabilitation center seeks funds to complete new facility

Staff Report DURAND, Ill. — Hoo Haven is hoping to complete its new waterfowl rehabilitation building with help from friends and
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Paddling News: The beginnings of a partnership

By Tom Lindblade Illinois Paddling Council President As written in a previous editorial, a deal to open the Vermilion River (closed because
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Groundhog Gala at Sycamore’s Midwest Museum of Natural History

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Woodchuck, land beaver, whistle pig — groundhogs go by many names. From 6 to 9
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> 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 2012. Each year, the
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Starved Rock State Park threatened by mine

Courtesy of Tom Lindblade Illinois Paddling Council, President From Prairie Rivers Network Please contact LaSalle County Board members and tell them to protect
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Online voting for ‘America’s Favorite Cherry Tree’ under way

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — “America’s Favorite Cherry Tree,” an online poll launched by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Paddle and Trail to host the PaddleFest Pavilion at the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Paddle and Trail will be the host of the PaddleFest Pavilion at the Chicago Boat,
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Book Review: ‘Growing With Nature’ documents success of outdoor classrooms

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe
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January 10, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Arbor Day Foundation offers 10 free flowering trees in January

Staff Report Residents of Illinois can ring in the new year by receiving 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs Jan. 1-15

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) has added a new drop-off location to its Christmas
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment


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