Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Lake County Forest Preserves offer field trips, education opportunities for Scouts, studentsSep 05, 2019 8:00 am - Exploring massive mammals that lived in Lake County during the last Ice Age, discovering why animals play dead, identifying different species of plants and trees, and le...
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Lake County Forest Preserve issues hiking challengeSep 05, 2019 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District officials are challenging you to go hiking this fall. Complete seven hikes on any of 12 district trails by Nov. 30 and earn a commem...
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Nearing its close, ticket sales for "Marvelocity" have been, well, marvelousSep 04, 2019 1:00 am - With the "Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross" exhibit closing Sunday, organizers said it's one of the most popular special attractions in Lake County Forest Preserve Dist...
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Carp fishing contest Saturday in LibertyvilleSep 04, 2019 1:00 am - A carp fishing contest is set for Saturday at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville. Not only is the all-ages event fun for fans of the sport, it's d...
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Openlands' online plant saleSep 03, 2019 1:00 am - Orders for Openlands' online fall native tree and plant sale are being accepted through Sept. 30. A curated selection of trees, shrubs and mulch offered for landscaping ...
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New grass birding trail on former airstrip at Fort Sheridan opens SaturdayAug 30, 2019 5:00 am - Establishing the grass was a challenge, but on Saturday a 1.6-mile trail situated in a birders' paradise will open to the public as the final piece of an extensive impro...
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Monarchs, milkweed and migration event Sunday at Ryerson WoodsAug 22, 2019 1:00 am - Monarch butterflies across the Midwest will soon begin their migration south, and you can learn more about their life cycles, the importance of milkweed plants and what ...
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Lake County Forest Preserve to host Full Moon Hike in AntiochAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is hosting a special nighttime hike to take advantage of a bright moon on Thursday. The event, called the Full Moon Hike, will ...
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Youth Conservation Corps students gain life skills, work in forest preservesAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Shelly Regnier was a recent graduate of Mundelein High School when she took a summer job more than two decades ago working in the Lake County Forest Preserves through a ...
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REI grant benefits forest preservesAug 09, 2019 1:00 am - The Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve recently received a $15,000 Outdoor Places grant from specialty retailer REI. The funds support access imp...