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Rock Run Preserve – Black Road Access closed

10/28/2024
A traffic cone stands beside fresh asphalt.

Rock Run Preserve – Black Road Access closed on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for improvements to portions of the Rock Run Greenway Trail and will remain closed until the project is completed. The preserve's Paul V. Nichols Access will remain open during the work.

The project will focus on improving various spots along the trail, including smoothing out portions of the path impacted by tree roots and slightly rerouting certain trail intersections for better flow. Updates will be made available here as needed.

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Virtual 5K makes a winter appearance with December Dash 

11/25/2024

The December Dash virtual 5K began Dec. 1. To participate, pick one of 11 designated trails to run, jog or walk your race on any day through Dec. 31. The first 100 who submit a screenshot of their completed course will get a long-sleeve shirt. 

Healing With Nature: Crete man battling cancer finds health and hope on paths at Goodenow Grove

11/21/2024

Tom Scott of Crete is giving thanks this year for the people in his life who pushed him to start walking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve as he was recovering from cancer. The daily hikes have given him better health, hope for the future and a new appreciation of nature.