Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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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...
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Forest preserve inks two labor pactsJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has approved agreements with two labor groups. A three-year pact with the Construction and Laborers' Local 152, effective Dec. 1...
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Those brittle branches are a fire hazard, so here are some Christmas tree disposal tipsDec 28, 2021 4:30 am - It's that time of year that raises a nagging question: When should you take down your Christmas tree? If it's real, don't wait until the traditional tannenbaum looks as ...
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Lake County forest preserves accepting holiday trees after ChristmasDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will be providing recycling drop off sites for holiday trees. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and landscaping. T...
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Forest preserve partners with Army Corps for $15 million restoration of Dutch GapDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - A large tract of public land near Antioch will be taken out of farming and restored to its natural state to improve water quality, alleviate flooding and enhance the hab...
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The missing link: Tunnel under Route 45 ready to connect northern Lake County forest preservesDec 08, 2021 4:30 am - A tunnel for hikers, bikers and equestrians beneath Route 45 near Miller Road in northern Lake County is expected to open before the holidays. The $4.8 million project c...
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Golf profits, beer garden, other revenue rebounds boost Lake County forest district's financesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Golf remained hot for the Lake County Forest Preserve District this season and other facilities rebounded from big losses in 2020 with the help of a new attraction that ...