A new free online database offers high quality photos of native Lake County wildlife and plants for educational and informational use, courtesy of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Funding for the database was provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Internet users can access the database at www.LakeCountySpecies.org or by way of a link from the Lake County Forest Preserve District's website at www.LCFPD.org.
The database includes photos and information covering over 400 native species. Website visitors can search, filter and sort information by scientific or common name, habitat type, Lake County abundance and other attributes. Several images are provided for most species, many of which are public domain or free for educational and informational use. The new database should prove to be a valuable resource for local teachers and students, libraries, conservation organizations, the media and members of the general public.
For a program calendar or additional information about your Lake County Forest Preserves, call 847-367-6640 and request a free copy of the Horizons quarterly newsletter or visit on-line at www.LCFPD.org. |
