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

Army Corps of Engineers releases fishing reports

Staff Report CHICAGO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released two reports July 5, the “Treaty Rights and Subsistence Fishing
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Residents have exceptional parks and services at reasonable cost

Staff Report The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners received an annual report regarding parks and recreational facilities, services and programs
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Pec River Fest Weekend July 13-15

Staff Report LENA, Ill. — You are invited to the Pec River Fest Weekend July 13-15, sponsored by the Lena Community
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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 By
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Join Arbor Day Foundation in July and have 10 trees planted in a national forest

Staff Report NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — America’s forestland is a prized natural resource, and anyone can help plant much-needed trees in
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Boaters encouraged to take ‘Safe Summer Pledge’

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fourth of July celebration is right around the corner and is a popular time for
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Midwest Museum of Natural History is Rockin’ for the Reptiles

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Midwest Museum of Natural History (MMNH) in Sycamore, Ill., is home to scaly critters of
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Banwarth House in Elizabeth hosts beekeeping speakers

Staff Report ELIZABETH, Ill. — Allen Reed and Andrea Dubnick (Leaf River) will present “Beekeeping: the Queen of Hobbies,” about
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Wild Ones to host program on growing your own native plants

Staff Report Wild Ones — Rock River Valley Chapter, will host a program titled “From Seed to Flower: Growing Your
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

New concession food operator on Rec Path

Staff Report Rockford Park District has finalized a summer concession agreement with Tiki Shack Concessions for the operation of a concession
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Visit area farms during June 10 Openfields Farm Tour

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with area farmers and local foods producers to offer the Fourth Annual
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Help Atwood Park on Saturdays

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center in Seth B. Atwood Park welcomes help from citizens to maintain and preserve
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Tribute to ‘Professor Bass’ fund-raiser set for June 14

Staff Report Babe Winkelman’s Tribute to “Professor Bass” (the late David F. Johnson) fund-raiser and fish fry buffet will be
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Wild West Weekend at Summerfield Zoo

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Wild West Weekend at Summerfield Zoo! El Gato, the dancing horse, is back by popular
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Composting Science and Strategies at U of I

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites horse owners, livestock producers, market gardeners and landscapers to attend
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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)


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