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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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We Maintain Decision Based on...

The Sheriff’s Office finding does not change our conclusion that the second cancellation was a prudent safety decision.

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2019 Civil War Days is Canceled...

Due to safety concerns, we are canceling the Civil War Days event scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2019.

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Most preserves are open 6:30 am—sunset, daily. Today’s sunset time is 8:24 PM

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EVENTS

Jul

Restoration Workday: Old School

July 18, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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CANCELED

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CANCELED

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!

Jul

Birding Lake County

July 18, 2019 (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Time:06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Start planning your fall birding excursions by joining Nan Buckardt as she discusses birding habitats and shares her favorite places to view birds each season.

Jul

Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake

July 19, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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CANCELED

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CANCELED

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!

Jul

Family Fun Friday: Independence Grove

July 19, 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.

Jul

Wine and Nine

July 19, 2019 04:30 PM
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Time:04:30 PM

Enjoy a 30-minute golf clinic and a round of 9 holes, followed by hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting.

Jul

Restoration Workday: Grant Woods

July 20, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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CANCELED

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CANCELED

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!

Jul

Restoration Workday: Greenbelt

July 20, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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CANCELED

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CANCELED

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!

Jul

Restoration Workday: Almond Marsh

July 20, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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CANCELED

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CANCELED

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!

Jul

Pop Up Paddle: Kayak

July 20, 2019 (03:30 PM - 05:30 PM)
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Time:03:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Explore from a solo kayak. Watch for wildlife and learn about aquatic plants. Brief paddle instruction provided.

Jul

Rx for Health: Walking in Nature

July 20, 2019 (04:00 PM - 05:30 PM)
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CANCELED

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CANCELED

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.

Jul

Summer Night Hike

July 20, 2019 (08:30 PM - 09:30 PM)
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Time:08:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Observe wildlife after the sun sets on this 1-mile guided hike that focuses on nocturnal animal adaptations and sounds.

Jul

Grasslands of Lake County

July 21, 2019 (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
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Time:08:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Explore this unique ecosystem rich in biodiversity and discover the variety of plants and animals that call it home.

Jul

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

July 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!

Jul

Summer Camp: Lake County Time Travelers

July 22, 2019-July 26, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Travel back in time by exploring the exhibit galleries at the Dunn Museum and journey through over 10,000 years of Lake County history. Campers will travel from prehistoric times to the 1930s through a variety of activities, games, crafts, and museum explorations.

Jul

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

July 23, 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!

Jul

Frogs

July 23, 2019 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a morning filled with leaping frogs and wiggling tadpoles. We’ll discover the unique life cycle of frogs and other amphibians during this hands-on program.

Jul

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

July 23, 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!

Jul

Restoration Workday: Native Seed Nursery

July 24, 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!

Jul

Bonner Heritage Farm Tour

July 24, 2019 (01:00 PM - 01:30 PM)
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Time:01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Location: Bess Bower Dunn Museum, Libertyville, IL -60048

Learn about the people, the land and the events of this historic 1850s farmstead on this guided tour.

Jul

Turtle Meet and Greet

July 24, 2019 (02:30 PM - 03:30 PM)
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Time:02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Discover the fascinating life history of some of our local turtles. Learn what you can do to help our turtle neighbors through hands-on activities and a guided walk.