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Preserve Highlights

Nearly 100 Blanding’s turtles released into Lake County wetlands

In 2010, the Forest Preserves instituted an official recovery program for this species. It includes a...
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Summer 2019 Horizons Magazine Available Online

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

Featuring Shirley Johnson & The Gospel Supremes at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago, Sunday, July 28.

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Fresh Produce Available

Beginning July 10, purchase organically grown produce from the Green Youth Farm, located in North Chicago.

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2019 History Symposium

The Dunn Museum seeks proposals for presentations and posters related to this year's theme: Prohibition in Lake County.

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Dedicated Nature Preserves

We are seeking to permanently protect some of our high-quality natural areas.

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

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EVENTS

Jun

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

June 18, 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!

Jun

Summer Camp: Early Settlers

June 18, 2019-June 20, 2019 (09:00 AM - 02:30 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Return to the 1830s and experience life as an early settler to Lake County. Through crafts, activities and exploration learn how people made the big move west, started farms, set up homes, and lived every day.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

June 18, 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!

Jun

From Seed to Sprout - Dig If You Will

June 19, 2019 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn about the history of Bonner Farm and early settlers to Lake County through a tour of the site and hands-on activities.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

June 19, 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!

Jun

Senior Series: Early Summer Wildflowers

June 19, 2019 (02:00 PM - 03:30 PM)
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Time:02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

The palette of wildflowers changes throughout the summer. Join us as we enjoy the splendor of these beauties.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Old School

June 20, 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!

Jun

The Writing Life with Russell Lissau

June 20, 2019 (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Time:06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Critically acclaimed comic book scribe Russell Lissau, (The Batman Strikes, Old Wounds), will reveal where he gets ideas for stories and how he turns them into comic books.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake

June 21, 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!

Jun

Family Fun Friday: Independence Grove

June 21, 2019 (11:30 AM - 02:00 PM)
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Time:11:30 AM - 02:00 PM

The beach at Independence Grove gets better Friday afternoons with games, contests and prizes around a different theme each week.

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