Byron Forest Preserve District
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Byron Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met Jan. 24
Byron Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met Monday, Jan. 24.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Passing of Matt Henkel
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matt Henkel.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Steps To Ensure You Are Tick Free!
It's officially tick season.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: New Trail Markers Have Been Installed!
Now you can easily find your way through the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve and the Nardi Equine Preserve.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: City Nature Challenge This Saturday May 1
Get outside, learn about wildlife, and contribute to science this Saturday, May 1!
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Free Oak Tree Seedlings!
On Tuesday, April 13, the Byron Forest Preserve District along with the Living Lands and Waters Million Tree Project is distributing free oak tree seedlings starting at 8 AM at the Jarrett Prairie Center, located at 7993 North River Road in Byron.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Beekeeping Workshops Schedule
Join local beekeeping expert Jeff Ludwig and various instructors each month to learn about the beekeeping process
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: A Message From Our Summer Camp Director Janet Dahlberg
It sounds like Illinois is moving forward! For now, day care and camps can be open at higher capacity as long as we follow health care guidance.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Hunter Safety Class April 24 and 25
We will be offering a two day Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education class at the Jarrett Prairie Center on April 24 & 25.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Maple Syrup Family Field Trip
We are sad to announce our annual Maple Syrup Festival will not take place again this year (fingers crossed we can host it next year!),
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Beekeeping Process Schedule
Have you been curious about how the beekeeping process works?
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Cold Weather Hiking Tips
Here are some helpful tips when you're out sledding or hiking this winter! Don't let the cold keep you inside.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Keeping Feral Swine Out Of Illinois
Peggy Doty, Environmental and Energy Educator, University of Illinois Extension will talk about feral swine, also known as Eurasian boar or feral hogs
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Cross Country Skiing at Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve and Winter Hike Canceled
Due to the extreme cold weather that is supposed to set in this weekend, both Cross Country Skiing at Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve and our Winter Hike at Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve is canceled.
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BYRON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: It's Time To Register Your Preschooler For Byron Forest Preserve's Preschool Program!
Preschool will be held at the Keller Education Center located at the top of the hill at 7993 North River Road, Byron.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: New Program Alert
Now that restrictions have lifted a bit, we will be offering some fun winter programs at our preserves.
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BYRON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Cross- Country Skis For Rent
Winter is here and it's gorgeous outside!
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Jarrett Prairie Center Closed To The Public
Due to Illinois' new mitigations, the Jarrett Prairie Center will be closed to the public.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: 29th Annual Holiday Gift Sale Canceled
Byron Forest Preserve District issued the following announcement on Oct. 30.We're sad to announce that our 29th annual Holiday Gift Sale scheduled to take place November 7 has been canceled.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Support Our 29th Annual Holiday Gift Sale On Nov. 7
Yesterday's snow got us thinking about the holidays!