Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Dunn Museum showing Black history exhibit virtually through OctoberFeb 14, 2021 12:00 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, has launched its first virtual exhibition, "Our Voice is Black History: Past, Present, Future."...
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Long Grove's Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve recently saw improvements valued at $9.6MFeb 11, 2021 5:00 am - Long Grove's Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve recently saw improvements valued at $9.6M
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Lake County's Dunn Museum reopens to the public SaturdayFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Lake County's Dunn Museum will reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 13, with several health protocols in place to keep visitors and staff safe. Timed entry tickets wi...
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Lake County forest preserve hosts annual 'Profiles in Excellence' eventFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold the 38th annual Profiles in Excellence event virtually from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. With the theme "Our Voice is Bla...
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Annexation would allow Volo to extend water service to Big Hollow schoolsJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - In a rare action, the way has been cleared for Volo to annex a portion of a Lake County forest preserve to extend a Lake Michigan water line. The Lake County Forest Pres...
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COVID-19 vaccine town hall WednesdayJan 10, 2021 12:00 am - Lake County officials will hold a virtual town hall on the COVID-19 vaccine at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart will host the discussion wit...
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Lake County Preservation Foundation president champions the cause of the forestsJan 08, 2021 5:00 am - Growing up on the west side of Lake Forest, Nels Leutwiler has vivid memories of frequent childhood visits to Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve in Mettawa. Lat...
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How biking helped us in 2020 - and a look back at some key trail improvementsJan 07, 2021 5:00 am - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged - biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. When organized sport...
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Christmas tree recycling available in Lake CountyJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at eight locations across the county. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails a...
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Don't be afraid to hit the Lake County forest preserves during winter monthsDec 10, 2020 5:00 am - Don't be afraid to hit the Lake County forest preserves during winter months