Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Big field in Democratic primary for Lake County Board with eight racesMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Lake County voters will decide several contested races in the June 28 primary election, but only one will have countywide reach. With the weeklong filing period now clos...
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Chicago Bears helping forest preserves clear out invasive buckthorn near Halas HallMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has partnered with the Chicago Bears to tackle buckthorn - a stubborn and widespread invasive species. About a third of an acre ...
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Like history? Here's a deal for you. Historic log cabins available — if you can move themMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Two old log cabins built as rustic weekend getaways for business and civic leaders along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County can be yours for next to nothing. ...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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It takes a great team to keep Lake County Forest Preserves clean, safe for visitorsMar 03, 2022 5:00 am - It takes a great team to keep Lake County Forest Preserves clean, safe for visitors
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How native animals survive the colder monthsMar 02, 2022 12:00 am -
How native animals survive the colder months
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Virtual program Thursday on restored landscape of Lake CountyFeb 15, 2022 12:00 am - The restored landscape of Lake County is the topic of a virtual program from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. Educators will discuss how the Lake County Forest Preserves m...
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Maple syrup hikes begin in March at Ryerson Conservation AreaFeb 14, 2022 12:00 am - In-person, public maple syrup hikes are being offered Saturdays and Sundays, March 5-20, at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. Led by Lake County Forest Preserves...
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Suburban Skyview: American mastodon replica stands tall at Lakewood Forest PreserveFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - It's been more than 10,000 years since an American mastodon walked the land in Lake County. Mastodons grew to 10 feet tall at the shoulders and fossils have been found ...
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Candidate field growing for Lake County Board racesFeb 03, 2022 12:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect that Thomas Maillard of Waukegan is also an announced candidate in the Democratic primary for the 62nd District state represen...