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Closures and cancellations due to COVID-19

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Preserve Highlights

Picnics and Gatherings Prohibited in Forest Preserves

The Lake County Forest Preserves is asking preserve and trail visitors to continue following health and...
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COVID-19 Updates

Though most forest preserves and trails remain open, several facilities are closed and all in-person...
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Summer 2020 Horizons Magazine Available Online

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

An array of virtual nature and history programs, summer camps, school field trips, and digital resources are available.

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Virtual Field Trips Now Available

History and nature virtual field trips are now available!

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Entering Phase 4

View news release with updates on amenities and facilities that are currently open or closed.

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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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Buy T-shirt to Support Dunn Museum

The Museum is currently closed, but we are accepting online orders of our popular Dryptosaurus t-shirt, available while

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Help Us Document History

Each of us is living through a significant moment in history. Help the Dunn Museum document the impact of COVID-19.

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Ask An Educator

Got a burning question about Lake County history or nature? Our professional educators have the answer.

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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 8:26 PM

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EVENTS

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Virtual Program: Bats

July 14, 2020 (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Discover the unique adaptations and many benefits of local bats during this online program. This presentation is intended for families with young children.

Jul

Virtual Program What's Up Weather

July 16, 2020 (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Time:06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Register to access this virtual live presentation by LCFPD volunteer meteorologist Craig Sazama. Learn about thunderstorm and lightning safety, weather app resources and information about creating a weather station at home.

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Virtual Program: Community Campfire Friday Nights

July 17, 2020 (07:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
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Time:07:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Join us virtually with friends and family to share stories of what you have been doing during this time in history. Roast marshmallows over your own fire. Share a campfire recipe, some music and/or a nature activity you have enjoyed.Join me for a backyard nature walk.

Jul

Virtual Program-Fishing Camp 2

July 20, 2020-July 24, 2020 (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
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Time:08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

This virtual camp will feature a 1-hour live video session Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Educator, Mark Hurley. Each session will build on the previous day covering fish adaptations, fish pole maintenance and set up, baiting a hook, lure selection, casting techniques, hook removal, and much more. Campers will be given links to previously recorded short videos of Mark fishing at Independence Grove that can be viewed after the live sessions or on the days in-between.

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Virtual Program-Animal Attire Camp

July 20, 2020-July 24, 2020 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Each day campers interact virtually with educator(s) for 30-45 minutes on video that may feature a themed-activity and a live animal(s) who is covered with fur, feathers, fins, scales or skin. Additional activities, including digital resources and crafts will be shared with campers’ parent/guardian.