Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Squirrel appreciation dayJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - How many squirrel species live in Lake County? Stop by from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods for squirrel trivia, tou...
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Expansion in works for Wilmot Woods near LibertyvilleJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is poised to expand its holdings with the pending purchase of 11.6 acres near Libertyville as an addition to the Wilmot Woods Fo...
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Should Lake County forest district keep pier rights for Lake Marie?Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Boating season isn't imminent but the Lake County Forest Preserve District faces a decision that years from now could affect access to its property on Lake Marie near An...
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Forest district may buy more landJan 05, 2018 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District's planning committee will meet Monday to discuss the proposed purchase of additional land for the Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve n...
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Wauconda Township plans upgrades for old cemeteryJan 04, 2018 4:03 am - A small patch of woods appears out of place in the stubble of a former cornfield near Volo, but there is a reason it has not been disturbed. The trees shelter the remain...
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Lake County recycling holiday treesDec 28, 2017 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is accepting holiday trees at sites through Feb. 1. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and landscaping. Trees can be...
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Take a night hike in Lake County in forest preservesDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - Hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get evening exercise along solar-lit trails at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville or Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. The ...
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Celebrate winter solstice with Lake County Forest PreserveDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is hosting an event to celebrate the first day of winter and shortest daylight of the year, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, at Hastin...
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‘Crazy story’: What strangers did to get suburban woman her wedding ring backDec 14, 2017 4:30 am - The case of a valuable lost ring was solved quickly, but the hunt for the frantic owner showed a spirit of caring and cooperation. From the joggers who found and brought...
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Nippersink trail connection near Round Lake wrapping upDec 07, 2017 12:00 am - Construction of a pedestrian boardwalk as part of a trail connection from Cedar Lake Road west to the Nippersink Forest Preserve near Round Lake is wrapping up this week...