Brews, Boos & the Cubbies - Halloween weekend in the Region
This weekend, you can enjoy all three! Visit these region breweries and restaurants for craft beer and Halloween festivities all while rooting for the Cubs…
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Posts From: October 2016
When the Bison Arrive…
By Alyssa Nyberg -The Nature Conservancy When the bison arrive at Kankakee Sands, I don't know what I'll do first. Jump for joy, grab a camera and start photographing, or just sit down and watch. Bison are due to arrive at Kankakee Sands this fall. A small herd of 25 will be making the journey from a Nature Conservancy preserve in South Dakota, to our restoration here in Indiana. Once on site, the bison's job will be to help us manage 1,100 acres of our restoration by eating grasses, thinning out trees, and churning up the soil. Luckily, this is what bison do! Their natural behaviors will result in a greater number of wildflower species and bird species, too…
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