Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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How a unique computer application helps ecologists record field data on the flyAug 20, 2021 6:00 am - Monitoring turtles, determining controlled burn locations and tracking plants and wildlife in the preserves are done more efficiently and effectively than ever before th...
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Birthday celebration Aug. 23 at Lake County's Dunn MuseumAug 18, 2021 1:00 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville will celebrate its namesake's birthday on Monday, Aug. 23. The museum at the Lake County Forest Preserve general offices, 189...
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Lake County Forest Preserves seeks new way to fund growthAug 02, 2021 5:30 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has rebooted an effort to amend state law in order to ask voter permission for a tax increase to operate and maintain future pro...
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Stage set for new, $7 million education center at Ryerson Conservation AreaJul 16, 2021 5:30 am - The stage is being set for a new $7 million environmental education center to replace outdated facilities at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. Lake...
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How a Lake County project to address climate change is feeling its effectsJul 14, 2021 5:30 am - Under normal conditions, the muck in the wetlands of Grant Woods Forest Preserve near Ingleside can be moved by hand to create pockets for the native plants being instal...
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Lake County forest district to consider smoking ban at dog exercise areasJun 29, 2021 5:15 am - Smoking and vaping could be snuffed at dog exercise areas operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. While complaints are rare, the forest board's operations ...
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Six large-scale forest preserve restoration projects are protecting water in Lake CountyJun 24, 2021 6:00 am - Surveys show water is one of the most important natural resources to Lake County residents. Water means several things: rainwater; access to clean, safe drinking water; ...
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As pandemic fades, use of Lake County forest preserves remains highJun 17, 2021 5:30 am - Last year's record interest in Lake County forest preserves was expected, given that the coronavirus pandemic created a captive audience itching for something to do and ...
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Forest district will pursue grants for new environmental education center at Ryerson WoodsJun 09, 2021 5:30 am - Planning the future of the historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home grabbed the attention, but a shift of $2 million to the Lake County Forest Preserve District's current projec...
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Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest PreserveJun 03, 2021 5:15 am - Swimming is history at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but a new amenity in its place has been greeted with gusto by craft beer fans. The Beer Gard...