Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Lake County forest preserve deer management program benefits food banksNov 06, 2020 12:00 am - The deer population in Lake County forest preserves is thinned annually to keep ecosystems balanced, but there also is an ancillary benefit for area food banks. As a con...
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Illuminated trails to open Sunday at two Lake County preservesOct 28, 2020 1:00 am - Trails lighted with solar energy will open for the season Sunday at the Old School and Lakewood forest preserves in Lake County. Hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get br...
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Input sought in Lake County forest preserve's Oriole Grove planOct 22, 2020 1:00 am - A special meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, to gather public comment on a master plan for Oriole Grove Forest Preserve near Lake Bluff. The meet...
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Pumpkin carving at Volo Bog coming SundayOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - Pumpkin carving will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Cost is $5 per pumpkin, which are suppl...
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Editorial: Our debt to those who set aside forest preservesOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - For the past several months, we have been reminded each day of the terrible toll of the pandemic. If there is even the tiniest glimmer of a silver lining, it sparks from...
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Lake County forest district tries new approach to upgrade unique preserveOct 11, 2020 1:00 am - In a sign of the times, when every penny is being pinched and money for new projects is scarce, a new approach is underway to improve a Lake County forest preserve. Rath...
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Buffalo Grove man makes videos to motivate others to get out in natureOct 09, 2020 6:00 am - Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a toddler, David Goldman has battled an array of significant health issues over the years. The longtime Buffalo Grove resident points t...
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Lake County forest district's proposed 2021 budget down 18%Oct 05, 2020 1:00 am - The coronavirus pandemic will continue to affect Lake County Forest Preserve District spending and revenue, but commissioners are set to proceed with a lean but balanced...
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Guided tours of Volo Bog Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4Oct 02, 2020 1:00 am - Guided tours of Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road in Ingleside, will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4. Group size ...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - You weren't imagining it - bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. ...