Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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Learn about Lake County's native peopleDec 19, 2019 12:00 am - You can learn about the native people of Lake County on Wednesday, Jan. 8 in a special program at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Dubbed "Lunchtime Tours: Th...
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You can do some crafts Jan. 2 at Lake County museumDec 15, 2019 12:00 am - Visit the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville on Thursday, Jan. 2, for family craft activities. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Participation is free with m...
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Take a moonlit walk at Fort SheridanDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will host a moonlit walk at the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve near Highland Park on Friday, Jan. 10. Dubbed the Howl at the Moo...
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Solstice Glow Walk in RiverwoodsDec 08, 2019 12:00 am - A Solstice Glow walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, beginning at the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. The walk marks th...
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Historic collections at Dunn Museum in Libertyville tell Lake County's storyDec 05, 2019 5:00 am - Many from Lake County have vivid memories of visiting Glen Rock Beverage Company in Waukegan, before a party or family gathering, to fill up a wooden case with an assort...
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Take a walk with a naturalist at Lakewood preserve near WaucondaDec 02, 2019 12:00 am - Adults can take a walk with a Lake County Forest Preserve District naturalist Saturday at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda. The hike is set to begin at 9 a.m. ...
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Explore a plethora of plants, wildlife along the trails at Waukegan's Lyons WoodsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Lyons Woods is a scenic, 345-acre forest preserve in Waukegan that includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthus...
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Shopping for a scythe or old wagon wheels? The Dunn Museum has what you needNov 18, 2019 4:32 am - Are you in the market for an antique, long-handled scythe? What about wagon wheels, cavalry helmets or old horse harnesses? These and other possessions - some banal, som...
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Lake County Forest Preserves' solar-lit trails now openNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - Anyone having a hard time getting outside now that the sun sets so early has a new option: taking an evening hike on solar-lit trails in the Lake County Forest Preserves...