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Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Wine in Bloom Open House

From press release MASSBACH, Ill.—Massbach Ridge Winery invites visitors to share in the celebration of spring during their Wine in Bloom
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Waterkeeper News: Triumph Foods should have had an EIS done instead of an EIA

Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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Fierce Green Fire: Jeff Corwin continues to be a source of inspiration

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Redemption. We are a society that is in love with getting and giving second chances. It would
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Guest Column: Pondering in spring

By Andrea Hazzard First Hand Harvest Grower I have a love affair with a simpler time, and I believe that we create
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On Outdoors: Anglers return to U.P. for smallmouth outing

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer With the success of last year’s Big Bay de Noc, Mich., smallmouth bass trip, Rock Valley Anglers
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‘Rebuilding Soil by Recycling’ composting workshop

From press releaseUniversity of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will host the composting workshop “Rebuilding Soil by Recycling” from 9:30 to 11:30
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Park District’s Lockwood Park holds ‘Animal Mania’

From press release Rockford Park District invites everyone to Lockwood Park for “Animal Mania” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
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Program about ‘Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois’ at Burpee May 20

From press release Wild Ones—Rock River Valley Natural Landscapers will host a program about “Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois” at 7
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Into The Wild: Beckman Mill County Park–Where nature and history meet

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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Waterkeeper News: Triumph hog plant rears its head again in East Moline

Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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Into The Wild: Colored Sands Forest Preserve: Birds, wildflowers and geology!

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Severson Dells Notes: ‘Critter Day’ May 8, ‘Flights of Fancy’ May 15

From Severson Dells Nature Center “Critter Day: The Birds and the Bees” will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May
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On Outdoors: Trails.com a comprehensive guide to every outdoor opportunity in the country

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Those wishing to get the scoop on where the hottest mountain biking trails, fishing holes, hiking trails
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Waterkeeper News: Help the Quad Cities Waterkeeper monitor the tragedy in the Gulf

Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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Hello, I’m the Quad Cities Waterkeeper

Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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Action Alert! You can’t go there anymore!

Editor’s note:  Mr. Lindblade attended the April 16 Creating the Rock River Trail Conference, held at the Best Western Clock
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United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation’s Annual Fund-raising Banquet May 1

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation’s 9th Annual Fund-raising Banquet will be held Saturday, May 1, at 1010
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On Outdoors: Park District gets kids hooked on fishing

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Park District is making it possible for kids to discover fishing this summer with two
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On Outdoors: Police video of 2009 train derailment sheds little light on fault, fishing future begins

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department has released a squad car video that shows the condition of the
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Into The Wild: Visit the vast natural areas of the Byron Forest Preserve

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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On Outdoors: Anglers land more than 100 walleyes

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Spring walleye fishing is heating up in the Midwest. A group of Rock Valley Anglers members traveled
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April 16 deadline to sign up for Great American Cleanup

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) reminds area residents that the deadline to register for this year’s
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Into The Wild: Hike or bike the Cherry Valley Path

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Fierce Green Fire: Everyone deserves a ‘Spring Break’ to enjoy the outdoors

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Spring Break is the best thing ever. I exaggerate, of course, but it is pretty great. It
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On Outdoors: White House outdoors conference April 16

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Championing President Barack Obama’s conservation vision for the 21st century, the White House Conference on America’s Outdoors
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Expanded hours at Klehm Arboretum

From press release Summer hours go into effect beginning Thursday, April 1, at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main
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‘Celebrate Earth’: Visit fourriver.org for a list of more than 50 public events

From press release Celebrate Earth, April 1-May 9, is the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition’s collection of environmental events to honor the
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Rochelle Wildlife Club provides fish for stocking

From press release April 17, the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, along with Pete Reiff and the Logan Hollow Fish Farm, will
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Fierce Green Fire: Bird watching offers reminders of how we live our own lives

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I was not always a bird-watcher. Though it was a pastime that came about over the course
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Into The Wild: Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area: a natural history

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Fierce Green Fire: Share the beauty of nature and find balance

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer For me, one of the nicest benefits of this column is having the ability to tell stories.
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Severson Dells Notes: ‘Spring Awakening Gathering’ set for March 20

From Severson Dells Nature Center Severson Dells Nature Center will host a “Spring Awakening Gathering” starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, March
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RV, Camping and Travel Show March 19-21 at Indoor Sports Center

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist According to the calendar, spring doesn’t officially arrive until next week. Don’t tell that to all of
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Informational meetings for Forest Preserve District candidates

From press release Winnebago County citizens interested in running for election to the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners can attend
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Fierce Green Fire: Breathing the air of adventure–part three

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Feb. 10-16, 2010, issue,
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Reef ecologist to speak at Rockford College March 16

From press release Eric Conklin, a foremost reef ecologist who has done extensive research in Hawaii, will speak at Rockford College
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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden offers programs in March

From press release Starting Plants From Seeds—Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.-noon: Growing your own plants can be a cost-effective and fun
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Soil Fertility Workshop at U of I Extension March 27

From press release   University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will offer a workshop on Soil Fertility from 9 a.m. to noon,
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Into The Wild: Rock Cut offers year-round recreational opportunities

  As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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PaleoFest 2010 set for March 6-7 at Burpee Museum of Natural History

From press release Ten of the world’s best-known dinosaur hunters and paleontologists will gather at Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History
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Community Gardens: Building communities through gardening

From press release   University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will host Mike Maddox, director of Education Rotary Gardens/UW Extension Horticulture Educator,
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Into The Wild: Enjoy and volunteer at Nygren Wetland Preserve this spring

  As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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On Outdoors: Lake in San Antonio, Texas, proving to be a bass haven

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Located in San Antonio, Texas, Calaveras Lake is a sprawling and popular fishing lake for a variety
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Fierce Green Fire: Breathing the air of adventure—part two

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Feb. 10-16, 2010, issue. By
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Fierce Green Fire: Breathing the air of adventure-part one

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer It would seem that the coming of the
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On Outdoors: Outdoor expo has new home, anglers gear up for the thaw

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The 39th Annual Boat Show has a new home. Formerly held at the MetroCentre, the event will
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Into The Wind: Into The Wild: Discover the natural beauty of the Four Rivers Region

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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Marksmen converge for tournament at Pine Tree Pistol Club

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist More than 100 of the best marksmen from throughout the Midwest converged on Rockford this past weekend. The Pine
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On Outdoors: Man foils whitetail, Pheasants Forever banquet set

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Among the most frightening things to discover after being startled in the middle of the night, there
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Severson Dells Notes: Winter Bird Hike, Sweetheart of Chili Feast among February events

From Severson Dells Nature Center Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road, Rockford, presents the following slate of events in February. υ
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