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Spring Birdwatching Hot Spots

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Native Plant Sale May 11 & 12

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Rent a Shelter for Your Next Event

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Preserve Highlights

2019 History Symposium: Prohibition in Lake County

The Dunn Museum seeks proposals for presentations and posters related to this year's theme: Prohibition...
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Spring Walks in Your Preserves

Enjoy this beautiful spring weather with a guided walk through a preserve.
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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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Comic Book Cover Contest

Submit your cover art to the Dunn Museum by June 1 for a chance to win...

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Independence Grove Beach Passes...

Season passes to the Independence Grove beach are on sale for Lake County residents. Purchase by May 1 for 10% discount

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Hiring Part-time Temporary Positions

Looking to spend the summer outdoors in a beautiful, natural setting? We are hiring an array of temporary and part-time

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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 8:10 PM

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EVENTS

Apr

Comic Book Cover Contest

April 01, 2019-June 01, 2019 (08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
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Time:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Draw or paint your own original comic book cover. Be inspired by your favorite characters or create a cover of your own. Submit your cover art to the Dunn Museum by June 1, for a chance to win a guided tour of the Marvelocity exhibition with comic book artist, Alex Ross!

May

Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson

May 19, 2019 (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
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Time:07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

May

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

May 19, 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!

May

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

May 21, 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!

May

Playdate with Nature

May 21, 2019 (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.

May

Spring Bird Walk: Fort Sheridan

May 22, 2019 (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
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Time:07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

May

Small Discoveries: Mini Historian

May 22, 2019 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Help your little ones become mini historians as they explore and learn about historical objects, create family trees, and more.

May

Restoration Workday: Old School

May 23, 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!

May

Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake

May 24, 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!

May

Lunchtime Tours–Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross

May 24, 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

Take a closer look at the exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, on this 30 minute tour.

May

Restoration Workday: McDonald Woods

May 25, 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!

May

County Pop Con Pre-Party

May 25, 2019 (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
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Time:12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Visit the Dunn Museum ahead of the County Pop Con at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake to show off your cosplay, tour the exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross and participate in superhero activities.