Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Boat slips now available at Fox River MarinaApr 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Submitted by the Lake County Forest Preserves Boat slips are currently available at the marina for the 2021 season at Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington. The ...
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Grayslake farm field becomes center stage in project to test benefits of compostingApr 05, 2021 1:00 am - A farm field in Grayslake was the focus Monday of a Lake County pilot program to raise the profile of composting and divert food waste from landfills. Representatives fr...
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Spring break fun at Dunn Museum in LibertyvilleMar 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville, is holding a variety of self-guided activities during spring break week and expanding hours from 10 ...
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After decorated military career, Antioch vet continues service in the communityMar 20, 2021 1:00 am - After a decorated three-decade military career that included five tours of combat duty and dozens of medals and commendations, Paul Hettich is back home for good in Anti...
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Beach out, beer in at Independence Grove Forest PreserveMar 11, 2021 4:30 am - Visitors during the coming months still will have many ways to enjoy the centerpiece lake at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but swimming at the be...
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'A man of wisdom and knowledge': Taylor resigns after 12 years on Lake County BoardMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - Longtime Lake County Board member, forest preserve commissioner and champion of stormwater management Craig Taylor of Lake Zurich has resigned. Taylor was appointed in 2...
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How maple syrup programs at Ryerson Woods are changing this seasonMar 08, 2021 5:00 am - "Can I tap the maple tree in my backyard?" "How much sap does it take to make a gallon of syrup?" Those are two common questions educators at the Lake County Forest Pre...
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Oriole Grove master plan ready if, when donor surfacesMar 05, 2021 12:00 am - A master plan to restore the landscape and improve public access at the Oriole Grove Forest Preserve near Lake Bluff is nearing final approval, but there is no money or ...
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Nature programs explore the sweet tastes of springMar 03, 2021 10:00 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 ...
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The sweet science of maple syrupFeb 24, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is holding a live virtual program, "Maple Tree Tapping," 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Participants can join Environmental Educat...