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TAKE IT OUTSIDE CHALLENGE WINS AWARD

The yearlong campaign has received an Outstanding Environmental Education
Program Award from the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association

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NEW LENOX WOMAN NAMED 2023 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Sally Wieclaw of New Lenox is the Forest Preserve District of Will County's
Volunteer of the Year. Wieclaw started volunteering in 2001 to reduce stress in
her life. Now she is an integral part of the District's work to protect plants,
monitor butterflies and remove invasive species. 

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QUIZ: TEST YOUR CICADA IQ

How much do you know about cicadas? Test your knowledge on this 10-question
quiz.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2024 CICADA EMERGENCE

You might have some questions about this newsworthy occasion. Lucky for you we
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The Compass is full of District news and general interest nature stories,
while Get Going highlights the must-do programs for the coming week. Flock and
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