Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Boat slips now available at Fox River Marina
Apr 7, 2021 12:31 PM - Boat slips are currently available at the marina for the 2021 season at Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington. -
Grayslake farm field becomes center stage in project to test benefits of composting
Apr 6, 2021 11:42 AM - A Grayslake farm field is home to a key portion of a two-year project to educate the public on the benefits of composting and compost use. -
Spring break fun at Dunn Museum in LibertyvilleMar 21, 2021 4:48 PM - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville is holding a variety of self-guided activities during the week of spring break and expanding its hours of operation.
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After decorated military career, Antioch vet continues service in the community
Mar 21, 2021 9:20 AM - After a decorated three-decade-long military career that included five tours of combat duty and dozens of medals and commendations, Paul Hettich is now back home for good in Antioch. But the retired Army colonel keeps a busy schedule -- most of it doing unpaid, volunteer work -- holding true to his philosophy of being a selfless servant. -
Beach out, beer in at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Mar 11, 2021 5:30 AM - The beach is closed at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but the beach house is sticking around for a new purpose - the hub of a beer garden expected to open for Memorial Day. -
'A man of wisdom and knowledge': Taylor resigns after 12 years on Lake County Board
Mar 9, 2021 6:30 PM - Longtime Lake County Board member, forest preserve commissioner and champion of stormwater management Craig Taylor of Lake Zurich has resigned. -
How maple syrup programs at Ryerson Woods are changing this season
Mar 8, 2021 6:00 AM - For the past four decades, educators and volunteers have led programs about turning sap from sugar maple trees into sweet maple syrup. On average, about 3,000 people visit Ryerson Woods each March to experience making syrup from the towering maple trees.
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Oriole Grove master plan ready if, when donor surfaces
Mar 5, 2021 4:56 PM - A master plan for the Oriole Grove Forest Preserve is nearing final approval, but the envisioned work will be added to a list of unfunded projects. -
Nature programs explore the sweet tastes of spring
Mar 4, 2021 3:03 PM - The warmer, sunny days and cool nights of March encourage maple trees to produce their sweetest sap. Learn more about the process of making maple syrup at events around the suburbs this month. -
The sweet science of maple syrupFeb 24, 2021 2:10 PM - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is holding a live virtual program, "Maple Tree Tapping," from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.
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