Sentences with phrase «nature sanctuary»

We provide an enticing window into an urban nature sanctuary, a place to experience the sights and sounds of authentic nature that can never be replicated on a computer.

With a stay at Rostrevor Hotel in St. Lawrence Gap (Christ Church), you'll be minutes from Dover Beach and Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary.

SCHAUMBURG — The Schaumburg Park District Board is leaning toward renovating playgrounds and remodeling the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary visitor center after a public hearing Thursday on the sale of $ 1.8 million in bonds that would pay for the work.

Each custom - designed clamshell box contains a copy of the book Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks with a special - edition bellyband, as well as The Hallett, a limited - edition book featuring one of the artist's favorite spots — the Hallett Nature Sanctuary in Manhattan.

Throwing their support behind a controversial nature sanctuary proposal, the Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees cast their votes Monday night in favor of a park district project that a group of residents has vowed to fight.

«David Liittschwager straddled his green cubic - foot frame over a decaying deadfall log in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, a three - acre fenced - off area at the southern edge of New York's Central Park.

Hunt for 6,000 eggs decorated to look like forest creatures that are hidden throughout 86 acres of trails, plus find prize eggs, the Easter Bunny, food, face painting, live animals, and more when the Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary hosts its annual Great Egg Hunt (Charlton)

Arlington Heights — In an effort to address a group of residents» concerns about a proposed nature sanctuary near Lake Arlington, a member of the Prairie Woods Audubon Society will hold an informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Village Hall.

Bee Parks Honey is 100 % raw, all natural and harvested from the Dean Nature Sanctuary Apiary in Oak Brook, IL.

The district was honored for the preservation and development of the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary facility, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., and its programs.

Members of a standing - room - only crowd joined forces Monday night at the Arlington Heights Village Hall to express outrage over a proposal to turn 20 acres of village property into a park district nature sanctuary.

The neighborhood's namesake park is a sprawling 1,208 acres of green space that contains the Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Theatre on the Lake, a rowing canal, the Chicago History Museum, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, the North Pond Nature Sanctuary, Lincoln Park Archery Range, North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach, numerous playing fields, and statues of prominent figures including Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln.

During the last half of the 20th century, millions of indigenous people in Africa, South America and Asia were ousted from their homelands to establish nature sanctuaries free of humans.

Horse racing at the Kentucky Horse Park, going to the Lexington Legends game or hiking in Raven Run Nature Sanctuary — singles here know how to make dating rock.

While learning outdoor survival skills with a wildlife biologist at Raven's Way Nature Sanctuary, my students were given the task of building a shelter that could withstand Arizona's challenges: the flooding, the heat, and the creatures.

In March and April, they plan to visit Save the Chimps, a sanctuary for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, entertainment, and the pet trade industry, and the Barrier Island Sanctuary, an educational nature sanctuary, to take a tour and help clean up a beach where sea turtles lay their eggs.

One of the major highlights of the region is The Blyde River Canyon Nature Sanctuary, home to spectacular wildlife, birdlife and plant - life and some of the best views in the country.

With the lake on one side and green parks on the other, you'll pass peaceful boat harbours, serene nature sanctuaries, bustling boardwalks and numerous sports fields.

Our Expedition Leaders guide exclusive small groups to the most remote parts of America's famed nature sanctuaries.

I spent yesterday attempting to snorkel in Hanauma Bay, a coral reef nature sanctuary attached to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.

Property Location With a stay at Coral Sands Beach Resort in Worthing (Christ Church), you'll be minutes from Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary and Worthing Beach.

Park at the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg; 847-985-2100.

Visit the nearby Bush Hill Nature Sanctuary, watch artisans at work at the Tyrol Cot Heritage Village or indulge in a game on one of the many world - class golf courses within easy reach of the resort.

Park district officials stressed that the proposed nature sanctuary would not be developed as a recreational site for in - line skaters and bikers.

A protected area of 1.6 hectares at the park's southern edge is given over to the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, home to raccoons and squirrels, an array of beetles and slugs, rich plant life including Norway maple and American elm trees, as well as a surprisingly beguiling population of curling, crawling millipedes.

What's left of the former Meigs Field would be turned into a nature sanctuary and park, under plans to be unveiled this week by the Chicago Park District and its design team.

This month marks the 10th anniversary of then - Mayor Richard Daley ordering crews to bulldoze the runway at Meigs Field airport on the island and converting it into a nature sanctuary.

This month marks 10 years since then - Mayor Richard M. Daley ordered crews to bulldoze the runway at Meigs Field airport on Northerly Island, paving the way for the 91 - acre peninsula to be converted into a nature sanctuary.

Park at Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg; 847-985-2100.

Spring Valley Campfire, Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg; 847-985-2100.

Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg; 847-985-2100.

Park facilities include two golf courses, an indoor water park, indoor tennis and racquet ball courts, various fitness centers and the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary and Volkening Heritage Farm.

This program can be a field trip to Arcadia, which includes exploring the nature sanctuary, or it can be an in - class lesson as one session or a series of classes.

Arlington Heights — A representative of the Prairie Woods Audubon Society on Tuesday night tried to ease residents» concerns over a Park District proposal to create a nature sanctuary on 20 acres of vacant land near Lake Arlington.

Rolling Meadows resident Russell Johnson will be on hand to answer questions concerning a proposal by the park district to turn 20 acres of village property into a nature sanctuary aimed at providing environmental education.

The residents came to the village Legal Committee meeting to protest the district's plan to develop 20 acres of village property into a nature sanctuary.

Trustee Dwight Walton, who voted against the nature sanctuary proposal, said that after hearing complaints about the additional traffic and noise problems that would face the Lake Arlington neighborhood, he could not vote for the plan.

«It seems improbable that the classes would walk a mile to the nature sanctuary.

One opponent of the nature sanctuary raised a concern shared by others that the plan's proposed wood chip path was too extensive.

The Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary was opened in 1983 by the Schaumburg Park District.

But residents disagreed, voicing fears that formally designating the area a nature sanctuary would attract gangs, vandals and tourists.

Village resident Arlen Gould - who does not live in the Lake Arlington neighborhood but has spearheaded the efforts supporting the nature sanctuary proposal - said that he was pleased by the board's decision.

SCHAUMBURG — The Schaumburg Park District «s Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary will host its annual Sugar Bush Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Though the Village Board's decision will allow the park district to move ahead with its nature sanctuary plans, some residents from the Lake Arlington neighborhood have suggested that the battle is far from over.

«This nature sanctuary is just going to attract more people to an area that is already overflowing.»

«There would be a number of schoolchildren who would want to go to this nature sanctuary,» he said.

SCHAUMBURG — The Schaumburg Park District has received awards for its nature sanctuary and its aquatic program.

«We like to think of it as a rite of spring for folks around here,» said Dave Brooks, manager of conservation services for the nature sanctuary, which is part of the Schaumburg Park District.

Located in the scenic Mohawk Valley of Central New York, Spring Farm CARES is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit Animal and Nature Sanctuary.