Fox Lake Lifestyle
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Suburban Skyview: John Deere featured in Richardson’s corn mazeSep 15, 2024 6:00 am - John Deere, the man and the equipment company he founded, are featured in this season’s 28-acre corn maze at Richardson’s Adventure farm in Spring Grove.
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Sowing the seeds: Farmer leads pathway to agriculture course at Grayslake District 127Sep 11, 2024 6:00 am - Longtime organic farmer Jeff Miller, the first agriculture teacher in Grayslake Community High School District 127, is sharing his knowledge and helping to develop a districtwide pathway for careers in the field.
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‘We expect picking to be great’: Where you can pick your own apples this fallAug 24, 2024 9:07 am - The apple crop is looking good this year, according to owners of local orchards. Here’s a look at where you can pick your own this fall.
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From classroom bees to museum murals: Lake County artist’s inspiring pathJul 10, 2024 11:44 am - Samantha Gallagher has transformed her lifelong love for insects and drawing into a business. The Lake County Forest Preserves commissioned Gallagher to create 11 cicada illustrations that make up a large part of the Dunn Museum’s special exhibition, “Celebrating Cicadas.”
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Signaling your approach: Bicycle safety should rank top-of-mind for all ridersMay 28, 2024 6:08 am - With warmer weather and more cyclists hitting the roadways, safety should rank top-of-mind for anyone sharing traffic with vehicles of greater mass and speed.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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From newsroom to nature: Exhibition sheds light on local landscapesMar 26, 2024 6:36 am - There’s a special exhibition, “Managing Healthy Landscapes,” running through April 7 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.
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Skyview: Snow-covered bridge is gateway to outdoor winter activitiesFeb 09, 2024 12:24 pm - Though it has been relatively warm this winter and ice has been in short supply, there have been periods of snow and cold, and that hasn't stopped people from engaging in outdoor recreational activities.
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No two are alike: The intricate science of snow crystalsFeb 07, 2024 8:42 am - Imagine you’re floating at the top of a cloud and you’re made of a dust particle. It’s 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Water vapor freezes onto you, making an icy, three-dimensional prism. You’re now a snow crystal, commonly known as a snowflake.
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Along for the ride: Trail volunteers keep forest preserves safeFeb 05, 2024 11:22 am - If boosting your fitness, altruism or connection with nature is your 2024 resolution, you’re in luck. Trail volunteers biking in Cook, DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties, can nail all three.