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Native wildflowers, grasses, trees & shrubs for sale, this weekend at Independence Grove.

Positions awarded this Saturday by lottery.

Now hiring for seasonal positions in maintenance and customer service.

Explore 60 years of album cover art now on display at the Lake County Discovery Museum.

Accredited day camps offered at locations throughout Lake County. Sign up now.

About our native wildlife and ways we work to conserve & restore habitat.

Learn to assess whether an animal needs rescuing and where to turn for help.

Fox River Marina public launch now open.
Independence Grove boat rental open weekends only through May 24, then daily.
Van Patten Woods. Launch your canoe or kayak on Sterling Lake.

Rangers and Walleyes Unlimited Offer Free Fishing Clinic Intro to Fishing for families with children age 8 and up, May 18, 1 - 4 p.m. at Van Patten Woods, Wadsworth. »

Swimming Beach at Independence Grove Opens May 24 Beach open weekends only (and Memorial Day) May 24 - June 8, daily beginning June 9. »

Experience Fun on the Farm at Bonner Spring Fling Family event May 18 at Bonner Farm in Lindenhurst. »