Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Stage set for new, $7 million education center at Ryerson Conservation Area
Jul 16, 2021 9:56 AM - The stage is being set for a $7 million environmental education center to replace outdated facilities at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. -
How a Lake County project to address climate change is feeling its effects
Jul 14, 2021 8:33 AM - Nearly 1,000 native wetland plants were installed Tuesday as part of a restoration at Grant Woods Forest Preserve that has been hindered so far by the spring's drought. -
Lake County forest district to consider smoking ban at dog exercise areas
Jun 29, 2021 5:15 AM - A Lake County forest preserve committee will consider adding the district's five dog exercise areas to the list of places where smoking and vaping are prohibited. -
Six large-scale forest preserve restoration projects are protecting water in Lake County
Jun 24, 2021 6:00 AM - Surveys show water is one of the most important natural resources to Lake County residents. But one that may not come immediately to mind is the floodwater mitigation provided by thousands of acres of high-quality natural areas managed by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
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As pandemic fades, use of Lake County forest preserves remains high
Jun 17, 2021 7:18 AM - Lake County forest preserve visits and participation in other offerings, like golf and picnic shelter and boat slip rentals, are outpacing pre-pandemic levels, which is welcome news for district officials. -
Forest district will pursue grants for new environmental education center at Ryerson Woods
Jun 9, 2021 5:30 AM - The Lake County Forest Preserve District moved $2 million into its current capital plan to match grants or donations for an environmental education center at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area. -
Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Jun 3, 2021 5:15 AM - The Lake County Forest Preserve District's "Beer Garden at Inpendence Grove" was a hit on opening weekend, officials said. -
Historic Stevenson Home likely to be spared by state legislature's $1.1 million offer
Jun 2, 2021 5:24 AM - The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. -
Editorial: The dilemma over the Stevenson home
Jun 1, 2021 8:59 AM - A Daily Herald editorial says discussions over the fate of the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home in Mettawa are sobering because expensive repairs have made demolition an option for a place of history. -
Demolition would be among options for historic Stevenson home
May 25, 2021 10:21 AM - The future of the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home in Mettawa is in flux and demolition is a possible outcome of a proposed master plan for the site
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