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Lake County Forest Preserves | Preservation, Restoration, Education and Recreation


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Fall is Controlled Burn Season

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Preserve Highlights

 

  • Reserve a Picnic Shelter

    Reservations for 2019 picnic shelter rentals begin Monday, October 15. Purchase permits online starting...
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  • Fort Sheridan Reopens with 70-Foot Overlook of Lake Michigan

    We are announcing the reopening of Fort Sheridan in Lake Forest with new and improved features that provide...
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Check Status of Trails and Preserves

Before heading out, check the current status of trail underpasses. Also find construction alerts, preserve...

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Help Us Improve Accessibility

We are currently evaluating accessibility within our forest preserves, programs, facilities and communications to ensure

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Fall 2018 Horizons Magazine...

Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.

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Safety Alert: Theft Prevention Tips

Safeguard against auto burglary. When property is left unlocked or in plain view, it invites trouble.

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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 6:08 PM

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Oct

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

October 16, 2018 (09:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

October 16, 2018 (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Time:12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
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Oct

Lunchtime Tours: Inventions

October 17, 2018 (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM)
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Time:12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Bess Bower Dunn Museum, Libertyville, IL -60048


Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour on innovations and inventions.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

October 17, 2018 (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Time:12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Old School

October 18, 2018 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
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Oct

Spooky Lake County

October 18, 2018 (07:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Time:07:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Ever wonder about the haunted locations in Lake County? At this spooktacular program, you will hear about all the spooky events in Lake County history.
 
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Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 19, 2018 (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Event's details

Time:06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
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Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 19, 2018 (06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
19
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 19, 2018 (07:00 PM - 08:30 PM)
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Event's details

Time:07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
19
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 19, 2018 (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
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Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 19, 2018 (08:00 PM - 09:30 PM)
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Event's details

Time:08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
20
Oct

Forest Fitness: Grant Woods

October 20, 2018 (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
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Time:08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Almond Marsh

October 20, 2018 (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Grant Woods

October 20, 2018 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Oriole Grove

October 20, 2018 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
20
Oct

Restoration Workday: Ryerson Woods

October 20, 2018 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
20
Oct

Restoration Workday: Fox River and Wagner Fen

October 20, 2018 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
20
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 20, 2018 (05:30 PM - 07:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
20
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 20, 2018 (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Event's details

Time:06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
20
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 20, 2018 (06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
20
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 20, 2018 (07:00 PM - 08:30 PM)
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Event's details

Time:07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
20
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 20, 2018 (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
20
Oct

Halloween Hikes

October 20, 2018 (08:00 PM - 09:30 PM)
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Event's details

Time:08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider.
 
21
Oct

Restoration Workday: Wilmot Woods

October 21, 2018 (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Event's details
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Time:12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 
21
Oct

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

October 21, 2018 (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Event's details
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Time:01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, make new friends who share a concern for the preserves and make a meaningful contribution.
 

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