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Preserve Highlights

New Dunn Museum Opens Its Doors

After spending more than a year relocating its vast historic collections and building brand-new exhibitions...
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Independence Grove Beach Season Passes Now Available

Season passes are on sale for Lake County residents. Purchase by May 1 and save 10 percent.
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Register for Summer Camp Today!

Our camps are designed for summer fun and learning. Browse available camps. Enroll online.
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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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Rookery Watch: Welcome Back Herons

Join us on Saturday, April 21 at Almond Marsh from as we celebrate the return of the Great Blue Herons...

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Lake County History Symposium

Join local historians and history enthusiasts as they discuss History from Objects on April 29.

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Native Plant Sale

Prepare your wish list of native plants and visit the annual Native Plant Sale, May 12 and 13...

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Register Today

Registration for school programs at the Dunn Museum is now open. Field trips are available beginning March 26...

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Spring 2018 Horizons Magazine...

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

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Give Back to Nature with the...

Are you seeking to expand your knowledge, meet new people and make a difference? We have a variety of volunteer opportun

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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 7:43 PM

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EVENTS

Apr

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

April 24, 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.

Apr

Spring Bird Walk: Old School

April 28, 2018 (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
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Time:07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Join a skilled birder on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Apr

Rookery Watch

April 28, 2018 (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for viewing of nesting herons, cormorants and other waterfowl. Supported by Lake County Audubon volunteers.

Apr

Forest Fitness: Independence Grove

April 28, 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.

Apr

Rx for Health: Walking in Nature

April 28, 2018 (04:00 PM - 05:30 PM)
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Time:04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Join a health professional and an educator on this walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health.

Apr

Lake County History Symposium

April 29, 2018 (09:00 AM - 04:30 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Open to the public, this annual symposium focuses on Lake County history. Join us for a fascinating series of presentations on this year’s theme, "History from Objects."

Apr

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

April 29, 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.

Apr

Symbols of Illinois: Violet

April 29, 2018 (01:30 PM - 02:30 PM)
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Time:01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Celebrate the Illinois' Bicentennial (1818–2018) by learning about state symbols. Each program in this 10-part series teaches about the origin and natural history of the state symbols, and may also include a brief walk.