Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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How a Grayslake man found serenity in the forest preservesSep 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Jonathan Glenner, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, has found peace and serenity during his daily walks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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‘It’s all chemistry’: What dry spell means for fall colorsSep 23, 2024 10:07 pm - If you’ve noticed trees with early fall color, you’re not alone. Hints of fall color can be seen in parts of the suburbs’ tree collections and woodlands, courtesy in part of a moderate drought across the area.
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Lake forest preserve referendum topic of Green Drinks meetingSep 09, 2024 2:21 pm - The facts of the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s $155 million referendum on Nov. 5 will be discussed Tuesday at the Green Drinks meeting in Libertyville. Rebekah ...
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Lake County Forest Preserves’ youth ranger program kicks off SaturdaySep 06, 2024 2:37 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Junior Ranger Program kicks off from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Heron Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove. The free event is intended for ...
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Youth camp site at Fox River Preserve gets short-term reprieve, but future uncertainAug 27, 2024 3:03 pm - A youth camp site at Fox River Forest Preserve near Port Barrington will remain open for the time being but its long-term future is yet to be determined.
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Dunn Museum honors namesake on 147th birthdayAug 17, 2024 9:15 am - The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is celebrating the 147th birthday of its namesake, Bess Bower Dunn, by offering free admission Saturday, Aug. 24. Born in 1877, Dunn serv...
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‘It’s very unique’: Lake County forest preserves to buy and protect sensitive rookery property near AntiochAug 14, 2024 8:55 pm - The largest heron and egret rookery in Lake County will become a conservation preserve under forest preserve control.
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Afrofest celebrates African culture and heritageAug 14, 2024 3:29 pm - Afrofest, a celebration of African culture and heritage, will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chic...
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Nature play area, other projects proceeding at Lake County’s largest forest preserveAug 07, 2024 9:05 pm - Another big step in the transformation of Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda is set to begin with construction of a nature play area as a main feature.
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From classroom bees to museum murals: Lake County artist’s inspiring pathJul 10, 2024 11:44 am - Samantha Gallagher has transformed her lifelong love for insects and drawing into a business. The Lake County Forest Preserves commissioned Gallagher to create 11 cicada illustrations that make up a large part of the Dunn Museum’s special exhibition, “Celebrating Cicadas.”