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


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Picnic Shelter Rental

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Interactive Trail Maps

Interactive Trail Maps

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Buy Golf Gift Cards Online

Buy Golf Gift Cards Online

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Restoration Workdays

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Fall is Controlled Burn Season

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 6:01 PM

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Oct

Restoration Workday: Wilmot Woods

October 21, 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: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

October 21, 2018 (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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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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Oct

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

October 23, 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 23, 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

Small Discoveries: Fall Colors

October 24, 2018 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Explore the variety of fall colors through color mixing, nature crafts, and storytime.
 
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Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

October 24, 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

Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours

October 24, 2018 (12:30 PM - 04:30 PM)
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Time:12:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Drop in to learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark, at your own pace.
 
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Oct

Senior Series: Sandhill Cranes

October 24, 2018 (02:00 PM - 03:30 PM)
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Time:02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Each autumn, our skies are filled with the bugling call of sandhill cranes migrating south. Join us to learn more about the life history of these remarkable birds.
 
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Oct

Restoration Workday: Old School

October 25, 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

Lunchtime Tours: Inventions

October 26, 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

Community Campfire Friday Nights

October 26, 2018 (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
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Time:07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Bring your friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night.
 
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Oct

Forest Fitness: Nippersink

October 27, 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: Heron Creek

October 27, 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: Greenbelt

October 27, 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

Playdate with Nature

October 27, 2018 (01:00 PM - 02:30 PM)
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Time:01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for children of all ages.
 

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