Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Lake County Forest Preserves offer virtual fishing programAug 11, 2020 1:00 am - A live virtual fishing program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Participants will learn the b...
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How native orchids grow in Lake County Forest PreservesAug 06, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series looking at native orchids found in Lake County. Watch for the next part that will feature native orchid identificat...
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Lake County ecologist stumbles upon an endangered bumblebee at lastAug 05, 2020 5:00 am - A routine weeding session in a Lake County forest preserve revealed an uncommon discovery for one ecologist and a reward for everyone working to improve the natural land...
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'It has become something bigger than me': Why fitness trainer runs with American flagJul 07, 2020 6:00 am - When Mark Palmieri runs on forest preserve trails carrying a large American flag, he says he sees "massive positive emotion" from people he encounters. Palmieri, who wor...
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COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in Lake County forest preserves for holiday weekendJun 30, 2020 1:00 am - Enjoy those Fourth of July weekend cookouts and picnics. Just don't enjoy them at Lake County forest preserves, which normally would be bustling with such activities. "...
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Trail links thousands of Gurnee residents to Rollins SavannaJun 23, 2020 1:00 am - After years in the making, a short but important trail connection has opened that links thousands of Gurnee residents with the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve and beyond...
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Input sought on test signs on North Shore Bike Path in LibertyvilleJun 12, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking input on new wayfinding signs being tested on a section of the North Shore Bike Path in Libertyville. The "Explore ...
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Amateur photographer chronicling growth of bald eagle family in Lake CountyJun 10, 2020 1:00 am - Amateur photographer Tim Elliott always has had an interest in birds, but it wasn't until recently that circumstances led him to one of Lake County's most majestic avian...
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Lake County Forest Preserve dog parks to open in phasesJun 09, 2020 11:00 pm - On June 1, the Operations Committee approved the gradual reopening of five dog exercise areas operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves starting the following week, w...
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Lake County Board honors former member Carol SpielmanJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - Former Lake County Board member Carol Spielman, who died last week at 92, was honored by the current board Tuesday morning. Members from both political parties sang Spie...