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Preserve Highlights

2019 Civil War Days is Canceled Due to Safety Concerns

Due to safety concerns, we are canceling the Civil War Days event scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2019.
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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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Nearly 100 Blanding’s turtles...

In 2010, the Forest Preserves instituted an official recovery program for this species. It includes a head-starting prog

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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 8:32 PM

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EVENTS

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Restoration Workday: Old School

June 27, 2019 (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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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!

Jun

Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours

June 27, 2019 (12:30 PM - 04:30 PM)
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Time:12:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Drop in to learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations. Tour his home, a National Historic Landmark, at your own pace.

Jun

Nature Open House

June 27, 2019 (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
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Time:06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Live animals, crafts and guided activities will introduce you to some of the creatures that call this preserve home.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake

June 28, 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 28, 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.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Spring Bluff

June 29, 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

Fireflies by Firelight

June 29, 2019 (08:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
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Time:08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us for a fun-filled evening learning about these fascinating insects and how to make your yard an oasis for them.

Jun

Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

June 30, 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

Restoration Workday: McDonald Woods

June 30, 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!

Jul

Pop Up Paddle: Kayak

July 01, 2019 (09:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Time:09:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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

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Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)

July 02, 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

Family Fishing

July 02, 2019 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Drop in a line and see if the fish are biting. We’ll supply the poles, bait and tips on getting started.

Jul

Restoration Workday: Wilmot Woods

July 02, 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 02, 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

Bees and Other Pollinators

July 03, 2019 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Visit a touch table to discover the important role bees and other pollinators play in our environment, make a craft, and complete a pollinator scavenger hunt.

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