Briefs: Learn about woodcocks

Learn about woodcocks

You can learn about the mating rituals of woodcocks April 5 at Grant Woods Forest Preserve near Lake Villa. Participants should bring binoculars to spy on other animals, too. The event, to run from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is open to adults or families with kids at least 8 years old. Admission is $6 per person for Lake County residents or $8 for anyone else. Advanced registration and payment are required. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

Green legislators lauded

Three state representatives from Lake County have been recognized for their pro-environment voting record. Reps. Sandy Cole of Grayslake, Kathy Ryg of Vernon Hills and Eddie Washington of Waukegan had perfect voting records on environmental issues, according t the Illinois Environmental Council. The General Assembly last year had one of its most productive sessions ever for environmental issues, according to the group. The legislature passed measures that supported clean and affordable energy, open space acquisition and preservation, protection against toxic pollution and the Great Lakes. The three were honored last week during an awards dinner in Springfield.

Wauconda Fest update

The Wauconda Fest Committee is looking for food vendors for Wauconda Fest 2008 to be held June 26 through 29. Applications may be picked up at the Wauconda Park District, 600 N. Main St. Application deadline is today. For more information, call Nancy Burton at (847) 526-3610.