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‘Where do these kids go?’ Feds close KY job training sites for at-risk youth
The US. Department of Labor said the Job Corps program costs too much and has poor outcomes. Program supporters say that’s ...
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Outdoor Learning for Kids: Guided Wild Forest School celebrates first year of operation in Livingston
Parents, children and guests showed up Sunday afternoon for the one-year anniversary of Guided Wild Forest School, a nature- ...
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Washington County Library kicks off summer programs
The Washington County Library’s summer programs for kids, teens, and adults began on Sunday, June 1, and will continue throughout the summer through Saturday, Aug. 16.
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Women's hiking series to begin at Cook Forest
A free, four-part women’s Sunday hiking series is slated to begin this weekend (June 8) in Cook Forest State Park and then ...
Global Forest Loss Hit a Record Last Year as Fires Raged
Forests around the world disappeared at a rate of 18 soccer fields every minute, a global survey found. Fires accounted for ...
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Bernheim Forest celebrates Earth Day with tree giveaway, nature activities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bernheim Forest and Arboretum celebrated Earth Day ahead of the official day on Tuesday. This year's event theme on Saturday was the Circle of Harmony and Health.
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Naperville News Digest: Naperville Park District to host golf event for kids, teens; forest preserve district offering bridge challenge
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has launched a new challenge in which residents are invited to check out five unique bridges located throughout the county. Bridges of Will County ...