Lake County Forest Preserves

Highlights

Rt 132, Washington St, Rt 120, Rt 137 & Rt 60 underpasses along the Des Plaines River Trail are currently closed due to high water.

Book early to secure your shelter for 2010.

Teachers, scout leaders: new Web site outlines our field trips and badge programs.

Now hiring.

Hike designated trails to earn rewards. An annual favorite.

How, why and where we use fire in the forest preserves.

Learn about the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves.

And on Twitter and flickr. Connect and share with other Forest Preserve fans.

New lands preserved Committees approved several preserve additions, a land exchange and a community bike path connection. »

Waukegan Savanna Open House Review and discuss two master plan concept design alternatives for this preserve. »

Controlled burn season under way Burns improve natural habitat for native plants and wildlife. »