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Winter Horizons Magazine

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

A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico exhibition is on display through Jan 5, 2020,...
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10 things to do in December

As the temps grow colder and holiday time off approaches, we have a variety of activities planned.

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Holiday Hours

Our customer service offices and some facilities will be closed in observance of upcoming holidays.

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Take an Evening Hike on...

Get some evening exercise along solar-lit trails at Old School and Lakewood, open until 9 pm, daily, Nov 3–Mar 8.

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Loan Box Program Expanded for...

Environmental educators are expanding an initiative to area teachers in providing fresh, interactive science lessons...

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Check Status of Trails and Preserves

Before heading out, check our map for flooded trails and underpasses, preserve closures and construction alerts.

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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 4:19 PM

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EVENTS

Dec

Hibernation and Migration

December 08, 2019 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how animals adapt to winter through hands-on activities.

Dec

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

December 08, 2019 (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Time:01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

December 10, 2019 (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Hikin' Tykes: Beaver

December 10, 2019 (09:30 AM - 10:45 AM)
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Time:09:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Preschoolers and their adult caregivers will learn about North America's largest rodent through hands on activities and a nature-based story. They will even get the change to see an active lodge.

Dec

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

December 10, 2019 (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Time:12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Lunchtime Tours: Winter in Lake County

December 11, 2019 (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

Examine the megafauna of the Ice Age, Potawatomi wigwams, ice harvesting on Diamond Lake and more to learn how Lake County has survived and thrived in the cold.

Dec

Restoration Workday: Old School

December 12, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Connecting Kids with Nature

December 12, 2019 (10:30 AM - 11:45 AM)
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Time:10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration and learn the benefits of nature play.

Dec

Object Talks: The American Mastodon

December 12, 2019 (02:00 PM - 02:30 PM)
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Time:02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Location: Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, Libertyville, IL -60048

Take a closer look at a fossilized mastodon leg bone and tooth to learn more about this massive Ice Age mammal and hear the fascinating story of how it was found.

Dec

Moonlit Meander

December 12, 2019 (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Time:06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

There's something unique about a walk in winter in the moonlight. Experience the sounds, smells, and shadowy sights in this beautiful preserve.

Dec

Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake

December 13, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Astronomy Program

December 13, 2019 (08:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
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Time:08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing after the meeting, weather permitting. In partnership with Skokie Valley Astronomers.

Dec

Restoration Workday: Fox River

December 14, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Restoration Workday: Prairie Wolf

December 14, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

Restoration Workday: Wadsworth Savanna

December 14, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Event's details

Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Dec

BGI Volunteer Workday: Brushcutting, Bonfire + End of Year Celebration

December 14, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Hickory Grove Highlands, Cary, IL -60013

Join our Barrington Greenway Initiative partners at a volunteer workday!

Work side-by-side with experienced volunteer stewards and staff from Citizens for Conservation, Audubon Great Lakes, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Forest Preserves of Cook County, and Lake County Forest Preserves.

Dec