Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Lake County's Dunn Museum to reopen SaturdayAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, will reopen to the public on Saturday, Aug. 29 with new guidelines, limited hours, timed entry tickets...
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New trail will link Arlington Heights to Buffalo Creek preserveAug 24, 2020 5:30 am - Years in the making, construction on a pedestrian connection from Arlington Heights into the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Lake County is scheduled to begin any day n...
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Lake County Forest Preserves earns three national awardsAug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves, two of its volunteers and its charitable partner, the Preservation Foundation, have earned national awards. The National Association of...
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Reef construction provides a man-made assist for Lake Michigan fish and wildlifeAug 17, 2020 5:30 am - A project to restore and connect 1.5 miles of coastal fish habitat is underway from a barge in Lake Michigan at the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. Just offshore, a crane...
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Lake County museum planning 'DunnTV' to stay connected with audienceAug 14, 2020 5:22 am - The museum dedicated to the history of Lake County and its people is looking to a more modern venue to increase its reach during what is expected to be a slow return to ...
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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. "...