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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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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | 5 Comments

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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

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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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

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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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

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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May 5, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Waterkeeper News | Comments (0)

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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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 21, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 14, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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April 14, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

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 7, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | 1 Comment

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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April 7, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

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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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

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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March 31, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘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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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 24, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

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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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

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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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

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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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

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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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

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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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Into The Wild | Comments (0)

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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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 24, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 17, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 17, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 17, 2010 | Also published in Fierce Green Fire | Comments (0)

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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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 3, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

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