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Monarchs––Ask An Educator

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Find Lake and River Launches

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Go Birdwatching

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Learn About Lake County Species

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Blooming Prairie

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Hit the Trails

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Preserve Highlights

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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Ask An Educator

Got a burning question about Lake County history or nature?
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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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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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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 8:08 PM

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EVENTS

Aug

Virtual Program-Wetland Explorers Camp

August 03, 2020-August 07, 2020 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
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Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Campers will learn the importance of water to our world’s survival and discover animals and plants who rely on wetlands through a daily hour-long virtual live experience. Each camper will receive companion resources they can do along with or after the live sessions.

Aug

Virtual Program-Ask an Educator LIVE-Paddlesports

August 05, 2020 (07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
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Time:07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Join Environmental Educators Jenny Sazama and April Vaos, along with Paddlesport Volunteer Paul Klonowksi, as they answer your paddlesport questions live.

This biweekly Q&A series features a panel of educators excited to share their expertise about Lake County nature and history. Join us live via Zoom or Facebook every other Wednesday for a new topic about the amazing history, creatures and places that make our county special.

Aug

Virtual Program: Underwater Discovery

August 06, 2020 (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
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Time:06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

In this virtual presentation, families get a chance to look closely at aquatic animals of all sizes and learn how their presence can help us determine the health of the water.