Snowmobile safety education class offered

Lake County Forest Preserves Ranger Police are hosting a snowmobile safety course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Operations and Public Safety Facility, 19808 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

The program primarily is designed to train ages 12 and older but is open to participants of all ages. Registration is required. To secure a spot, call (847) 968-3404 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. There is no charge.

Participants should bring their own lunch. Those 12 and older who successfully complete the course and pass the final examination on the same day will be awarded a state of Illinois Certificate of Competency, granting them the authority to independently operate a snowmobile.

Students under 11 can take the class but not the certification exam until they are 12. Visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources online for more information about Snowmobile Safety Education.