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ANNUAL BUDGET: Fiscal Year 2013-14
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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. |
 Download ANNUAL BUDGET: Fiscal Year 2013-14 |
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FOUNDATION: Donor Report
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Thank you to our valued donors to the Lake County Forest Preserves and our partner nonprofit organizations. |
| Download FOUNDATION: Donor Report |
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GUIDE: Countywide Map & Guide
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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. |
| Download GUIDE: Countywide Map & Guide |
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GUIDE: Fishing Guide
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Site maps with depth and species information, general fishing information, regulations, and basic fishing knots. [Large download: 3.1 MB] |
| Download GUIDE: Fishing Guide |
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Horizons
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Summer 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. |
| Download Horizons |
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NATURAL RESOURCES: Emerald Ash Borer
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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. |
| Download NATURAL RESOURCES: Emerald Ash Borer |
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NATURAL RESOURCES: Management Program
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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. |
| Download NATURAL RESOURCES: Management Program |
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Phenology Calendar
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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. |
| Download Phenology Calendar |
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Public Safety Information
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For preserve visitors and neighbors. Covers trail courtesy, encroachment issues, our Preserve Watch program, and non-emergency contact infomation. |
| Download Public Safety Information |
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REGIONAL TRAIL: Grand Illinois
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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. |
| Download REGIONAL TRAIL: Grand Illinois |
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Rules and Regulations
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| Ordinance detailing the rules and regulations governing the use of Lake County Forest Preserve property. |
| Download Rules and Regulations |
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SPECIAL FACILITY: Independence Grove
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Learn about the features, including swimming, boating, fishing and hiking, centered around the 115-acre lake and rolling terrain at this popular destination. |
| Download SPECIAL FACILITY: Independence Grove |
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Summer Camps 2013
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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. |
| Download Summer Camps 2013 |
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ThunderHawk Golf Club
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Learn about this award-winning Audubon Signature course, designed by internationally acclaimed golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. |
| Download ThunderHawk Golf Club |
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WILDLIFE: Bats
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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. |
| Download WILDLIFE: Bats |
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WILDLIFE: Butterflies
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This guide to common butterfly species in Lake County includes pictures of each species and tips to create your own butterfly garden. |
| Download WILDLIFE: Butterflies |
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WILDLIFE: Coyotes
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Learn more about coyotes, a species that has been feared and misunderstood for centuries. Brochure also includes general information about red and gray foxes. |
| Download WILDLIFE: Coyotes |
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WILDLIFE: Frogs
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This guide to frog species found in Lake County includes pictures and descriptions of each species, as well as general information about frogs. |
| Download WILDLIFE: Frogs |
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WILDLIFE: Owls
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This guide to the owl species found in Lake County includes pictures and descriptions of each species, as well as general information about owls. |
| Download WILDLIFE: Owls |
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