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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 | 4 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

Cross country skiing, snowshoeing offered at Sinnissippi Golf Course

Staff Report Once enough snow comes, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will be available again this winter at the Winter Touring
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Entries sought for amateur outdoor photography contest

Staff Report Entries from Winnebago County residents are sought for Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) amateur outdoor photography
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Festival of Trees on display at Sycamore’s Midwest Museum of Natural History

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Ah, the holidays. Time for snow, Christmas lights, reindeer, polar bears, and lions in Santa
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Lieutenant governor announces first edition of the Rural Counties Newsletter

Staff Report Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon invites the public to visit their website and the first edition of the Rural
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Patty’s Plants to be featured at Holiday Luncheon Dec. 6

Staff Report The Council of Rockford Gardeners will host a Holiday Luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Giovanni’s, East State and
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

This holiday season, give a gift from the Arbor Day Foundation

Staff Report NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Celebrate the holiday season with friends and loved ones this year and give back
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Bird kill at wind facility triggers better practices

National Audubon Society Courtesy of Boylan and RVC Professor Larry McPheron Vice President of Sinnissippi Audubon Society News of a recent bird kill
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Hoo Haven seeks help to rehabilitate pelican

Staff Report Local wildlife rehabilitation facility Hoo Haven, Inc., near Durand, Ill., has received another adult pelican in need of
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

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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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Hoo Haven to bring live birds of prey to Burpee Museum

Staff Report DURAND, Ill. — Hoo Haven Wildlife and Education Center has recently been awarded a grant from the President’s
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Midwest Museum explores gems Nov. 10

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore, Ill., presents “Gemology” from 7 to 8 p.m.,
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Nature photography featured at Nov. 10 Prairie Preservation Society event

Staff Report The Prairie Preservation Society’s fall program has been moved up from Nov. 17 to Nov. 10. A feast for the
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Hoo Haven Open House Sunday, Nov. 6

Staff Report Hoo Haven Wildlife and Education Center is holding its annual Open House from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6.
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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)

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