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ANNUAL BUDGET: Fiscal Year 2013-14  

ANNUAL BUDGET: Fiscal Year 2013-14

To keep more than 30,000 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Board of Commissioners adopted a reduced Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget of $101,559,660 at their May meeting.

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EXPENDITURES: 2013-01  

EXPENDITURES: 2013-01

This monthly cash disbursement report shows payments for goods and services.

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EXPENDITURES: 2013-02  

EXPENDITURES: 2013-02

This monthly cash disbursement report shows payments for goods and services.

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EXPENDITURES: 2013-03  

EXPENDITURES: 2013-03

This monthly cash disbursement report shows payments for goods and services.

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EXPENDITURES: 2013-04  

EXPENDITURES: 2013-04

This monthly cash disbursement report shows payments for goods and services.

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EXPENDITURES: For 2012  

EXPENDITURES: For 2012

This cash disbursement report shows payments for goods and services in 2012.

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FINANCE: Comprehensive Financials for FY 2011-12  

FINANCE: Comprehensive Financials for FY 2011-12

This report presents the financial position and results of operations of our various funds for the FY ending June 30, 2012.

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FOUNDATION: Donor Report  

FOUNDATION: Donor Report

Thank you to our valued donors to the Lake County Forest Preserves and our partner nonprofit organizations.

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GUIDE: Countywide Map & Guide  

GUIDE: Countywide Map & Guide

Map shows each preserve location in Lake County. Guide includes acreage, activities and amenities available at each preserve, and hours of operation and contact information.

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GUIDE: Fishing Guide  

GUIDE: Fishing Guide

Site maps with depth and species information, general fishing information, regulations, and basic fishing knots. [Large download: 3.1 MB]

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Horizons  

Horizons

Spring 2013. This quarterly publication features articles on Lake County wildlife, natural and cultural history, Forest Preserve news and projects, and a calendar of programs, exhibits and events. Sign up for a free subscription, or read the current issue online

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NATURAL RESOURCES: Emerald Ash Borer  

NATURAL RESOURCES: Emerald Ash Borer

Learn how you can help stop the devastation caused by this small, invasive beetle. All-in-one info packet includes commonly confused species and ID tips, brochure (courtesy of the Morton Arboretum), answers to frequently asked questions, and an alert poster for display.

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NATURAL RESOURCES: Management Program  

NATURAL RESOURCES: Management Program

Lake County is blessed with a rich and unusual mix of woodland, wetland and prairie habitats that offer refuge to a host of rare plants and animals. Our goal is to protect and restore this native diversity. This brochure provides an overview of plans, techniques and success stories related to our Natural Resource Management Program.

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Phenology Calendar  

Phenology Calendar

This calendar contains natural events that can be observed as you visit the Lake County Forest Preserves throughout the year. These suggestions can be used as a starting place for explorations of your own. Once you start experiencing the world through the eyes of a phenologist, you'll be amazed at the wonders of nature you may have overlooked before.

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Public Safety Information  

Public Safety Information

For preserve visitors and neighbors. Covers trail courtesy, encroachment issues, our Preserve Watch program, and non-emergency contact infomation.

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REGIONAL TRAIL: Grand Illinois  

REGIONAL TRAIL: Grand Illinois

The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) User's Guide is meant to help you plan your trip as you explore the GIT. The guide divides the trail into 10 segments, each with a map and cue sheet with directions and local features to enjoy.

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RESOURCE: Coloring Book  

RESOURCE: Coloring Book

Coloring pages of Lake County plants and animals. Original illustrations (c) Laura D'Argo.

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Rules and Regulations  

Rules and Regulations

Ordinance detailing the rules and regulations governing the use of Lake County Forest Preserve property.
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Rules of Order & Operational procedures  

Rules of Order & Operational procedures

2010-12 Rules of Order and Operational Procedures.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Bonner Heritage Farm  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Bonner Heritage Farm

Learn the story of farming in Lake County through self-guided, larger-than-life exhibits at this location in Lindenhurst.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Dog Exercise Area Maps  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Dog Exercise Area Maps

Maps for each of our four off-leash areas.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Information about the nature and history of Fort Sheridan, and the exhibits and activities available at this preserve.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Greenbelt Cultural Center  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Greenbelt Cultural Center

Reserve the Greenbelt Cultural Center for your meeting, banquet or other special event.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Independence Grove  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Independence Grove

Learn about the features, including swimming, boating, fishing and hiking, centered around the 115-acre lake and rolling terrain at this popular destination.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Lake County Discovery Museum  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Lake County Discovery Museum

Learn about what the Museum has to offer: hands-on interactive exhibits, archives, and educational programs.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Museum Relocation Information Summary  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Museum Relocation Information Summary

Information on the future relocation of the Lake County Discovery Museum.

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SPECIAL FACILITY: Ryerson Woods Welcome Center  

SPECIAL FACILITY: Ryerson Woods Welcome Center

Planned as a model of green architecture, the Welcome Center takes advantage of the latest trends in environmentally-friendly construction and design.

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Summer Camps 2013  

Summer Camps 2013

Sneak some learning into your child's summer adventures. Our camps and day programs meet the summer wishes of kids and parents alike. Browse available camps, enroll online.

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ThunderHawk Golf Club  

ThunderHawk Golf Club

Learn about this award-winning Audubon Signature course, designed by internationally acclaimed golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

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WILDLIFE: Bats  

WILDLIFE: Bats

Learn more about the bats in Lake County and why they are so important. These furry animals have been feared and misunderstood for centuries, and their role in nature is often unappreciated. 

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WILDLIFE: Bird Checklist  

WILDLIFE: Bird Checklist

Contains a checklist of 290 species of birds found in Lake County. Last revision: March, 2011.

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WILDLIFE: Butterflies  

WILDLIFE: Butterflies

This guide to common butterfly species in Lake County includes pictures of each species and tips to create your own butterfly garden.

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WILDLIFE: Cicadas, Periodical  

WILDLIFE: Cicadas, Periodical

Brood XIII emerged in our area in spring 2007. Read about these amazing insects.

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WILDLIFE: Coyotes  

WILDLIFE: Coyotes

Learn more about coyotes, a species that has been feared and misunderstood for centuries. Brochure also includes general information about red and gray foxes.

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WILDLIFE: Coyotes–Frequently Asked Questions  

WILDLIFE: Coyotes–Frequently Asked Questions

Download this FAQ sheet to learn more about coyotes, a species that has been feared and misunderstood for centuries.

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WILDLIFE: Frogs  

WILDLIFE: Frogs

This guide to frog species found in Lake County includes pictures and descriptions of each species, as well as general information about frogs.

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WILDLIFE: Owls  

WILDLIFE: Owls

This guide to the owl species found in Lake County includes pictures and descriptions of each species, as well as general information about owls.

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Woodland Habitat Restoration Project Summary  

Woodland Habitat Restoration Project Summary

Learn more about the Woodland Habitat Restoration Project taking place in the preserves along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County.

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Woodland Habitat Restoration Project, Horizons Feature Article–Summer 2012  

Woodland Habitat Restoration Project, Horizons Feature Article–Summer 2012

Learn more about the Woodland Habitat Restoration Project taking place in the preserves along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County.

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Woodland Habitat Restoration Project, Horizons Feature Article–Winter 2012  

Woodland Habitat Restoration Project, Horizons Feature Article–Winter 2012

Learn more about the Woodland Habitat Restoration Project taking place in the preserves along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County.

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