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Fox River Trail Closure
A section of the Fox River Trail in South Elgin will be closed through 2010 due to construction on the Stearns Road Corridor Project.  The closure is from Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve to County Park.  More information is available in Press Releases and on the project Web site at www.stearnsroad.com.

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Maple Sugaring Festival

March 7; 1-4 p.m. at Brewster Creek
March 14; 1-4 p.m. at Johnson's Mound

Maple Sugaring Festival
Join us for our Maple Sugaring festival!  We'll show you how to tap a maple tree. Try your hand at drilling and setting a tap. Watch sap simmer over an open fire. Plus, come along on our Sugarin' Time hike. Bring the whole family for this fun, FREE event. Our brand new Brewster Creek Forest Preserve is at 6N921 Rte. 25. Call (847) 741-8350 for details.

Brewster Creek Grand Opening

March 7; 1-4 p.m.

Brewster Creek
Brewster Creek Lodge Dining Area
You’re invited to the official grand opening of the District’s newest amenity – the Lodge at Brewster Creek.  After a 1 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour this fully-renovated facility.  It’s perfect for meetings, weddings and other special events.  The opening coincides with our free Maple Sugaring Festival.  Check out the lodge and then head outdoors for maple tapping, syrup sampling, guided hikes and more.
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