DuPage County Seasonal Information
Come out to Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago this Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and 13th to see how a family in the 1890’s would collect maple sap. Watch and learn how the collected sap is boiled and transformed into maple syrup and maple sugar. This educational and fun event is family-friendly.
This Sunday, March 13 (and next Sunday, March 20th), come out to Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oakbrook to collect maple sap and turn it into sweet maple syrup. This family-friendly event takes place from 12PM to 4PM.
On Saturday, March 12th, from 8AM – 10AM, the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is hosting the annualy St. Paddy’s Day 5k Race. The race will start and finish at the West / Jackson intersection in downtown Naperville.
I have to admit, I’m very excited about the impending blizzard. I feel like an excited elementary school kid; the anticipation of waking up to two-feet of snow in the morning is almost too much to contend with.
Below are some images of the Great Chicago Blizzard of 1967. What a mess that was… Hopefully today’s storm will not create the same havoc that the blizzard of ’67 did.
I have the honor of knowing one of our local DuPage township’s snowplow drivers. He and I had a brief, but insightful conversation recently. In light of the impending blizzard coming our way, I thought I’d share this list of the top 10 things you should now when it comes to the folks who keep our roads clear for us.
Current weather reports are indicating that we may be on the verge of our first major winter storm this year. These are some basic preparations and tips to keep in mind whenever there is a threat of a severe winter storm in the Chicago area…
This coming Sunday, January 9th, check out “Ice Fishing for Beginners” at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton.
Happy New Year DuPage families and friends! Whether you are going out to enjoy a wild New Year’s Eve party or staying in with family, take a moment to consciously enjoy yourself as we move out of 2010 and into 2011. It has been a challenging year for many people across DuPage County and the…
If you have never gone tubing down Blackwell’s Mt. Hoy in Warrenville, you are missing out. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy some winter fun (and cool views of the surrounding area) with the entire family. Tubes can be rented onsite – sleds are NOT permitted. Mt. Hoy is in located on…