Homepage - Spring
Jump to Content
 
 
Register | My Account | / Shopping Cart
Donate
   
Calendar

Lake County Forest Preserves | Preservation, Restoration, Education and Recreation


Education

Print This Page
Email This Page Share This Page
Home>Education>Calendar
 
VIEW: summary | month | week
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

April 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
May 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
June 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
August 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
September 2018
S M T W T F S
01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
October 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06
07 08 09 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
November 2018
S M T W T F S
01 02 03
04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
December 2018
S M T W T F S
01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
January 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
February 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
March 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
April 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06
07 08 09 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
May 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
June 2019
S M T W T F S
01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
July 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06
07 08 09 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
August 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03
04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
October 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
November 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December 2019
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
January 2020
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
February 2020
S M T W T F S
01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
March 2020
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
April 2020
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30
May 2020
S M T W T F S
01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Spring Bird Walk: Old School
Event details:
April 28, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join a skilled birder on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

April 28, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Rookery Watch
Event details:
April 28, 2018
ALMA05
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for viewing of nesting herons, cormorants and other waterfowl. Supported by Lake County Audubon volunteers.
 

April 28, 2018 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Forest Fitness: Independence Grove
Event details:
April 28, 2018
iStock_group_walk
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.
 

April 28, 2018 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Rx for Health: Walking in Nature
Event details:
April 28, 2018
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join a health professional and an educator on this walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health.
 

April 28, 2018 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Lake County History Symposium
Event details:
April 29, 2018
history-symposium-15
9:00 AM - 4:30 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."
 

April 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
April 29, 2018
CUMA03
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

April 29, 2018 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Symbols of Illinois: Violet
Event details:
April 29, 2018
1:30 PM - 2:30 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.
 

April 29, 2018 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 01, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

May 01, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Turtles of Lake County
Event details:
May 03, 2018
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Drop in and meet some of the turtles who call Lake County home. Learn how you can help local turtles through the Herp Mapper program.
 

May 03, 2018 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson
Event details:
May 05, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

May 05, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Rookery Watch
Event details:
May 05, 2018
ALMA05
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for viewing of nesting herons, cormorants and other waterfowl. Supported by Lake County Audubon volunteers.
 

May 05, 2018 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Forest Fitness: Ryerson
Event details:
May 05, 2018
iStock_group_walk
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.
 

May 05, 2018 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Scout Saturday: Bird Study Merit Badge
Event details:
May 05, 2018
free-bird-walks04
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about and observe birds that live in and migrate through Lake County as you earn the Bird Study Merit Badge.
 

May 05, 2018 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Grainger Woods
Event details:
May 05, 2018
Volunteer-11
9:00 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.
 

May 05, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Wadsworth Savanna
Event details:
May 05, 2018
volunteer-workday04
9:00 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.
 

May 05, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Walk with a Naturalist: Ryerson Woods
Event details:
May 05, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Discover the diversity of plant and animal life on this naturalist-guided walk. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.
 

May 05, 2018 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson
Event details:
May 06, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

May 06, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 06, 2018
CUMA03
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

May 06, 2018 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Spring Wildflower Walk
Event details:
May 06, 2018
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Native wildflowers carpet the forest floor at Ryerson Woods each spring. Join us as we learn how to identify our native species and how ongoing habitat restoration efforts across the county ensure this spectacular show returns each spring.
 

May 06, 2018 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 08, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

May 08, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Hikin' Tykes: Bugs!
Event details:
May 08, 2018
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Nature-based story, hands-on activities, craft and outdoor exploration, weather permitting, with your pre-schooler.
 

May 08, 2018 (9:30 AM - 10:45 AM)
Lunchtime Tours: Historymakers
Event details:
May 08, 2018
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Bess Bower Dunn Museum
1899 W Winchester Road
Libertyville,IL
60048

Learn about historymakers from Lake County. A history maker is an individual or group who has helped make a difference and made a lasting impact in the community.
 

May 08, 2018 (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM)
Connecting Kids with Nature
Event details:
May 10, 2018
kids-stock01
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Connect your kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.
 

May 10, 2018 (10:30 AM - 11:45 AM)
Skokie Valley Astronomers
Event details:
May 11, 2018
astronomy
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join the Skokie Valley Astronomers at Ryerson Woods on the second Friday of each month. Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing after the meeting, weather permitting.
 

May 11, 2018 (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Spring Bird Walk: Native Plant Sale
Event details:
May 12, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join us to discover some of the beautiful birds that utilize our native landscapes. The first 25 people to register and attend the bird walk get exclusive first entry into the sale.
 

May 12, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Rookery Watch
Event details:
May 12, 2018
ALMA05
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for viewing of nesting herons, cormorants and other waterfowl. Supported by Lake County Audubon volunteers.
 

May 12, 2018 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Forest Fitness: Greenbelt
Event details:
May 12, 2018
iStock_group_walk
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.
 

May 12, 2018 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Restoration Workday: Greenbelt
Event details:
May 12, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

May 12, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Prairie Wolf Slough
Event details:
May 12, 2018
PRWO03
9:00 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.
 

May 12, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ryerson Woods
Event details:
May 12, 2018
ERCA08
9:00 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.
 

May 12, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Native Plant Sale
Event details:
May 12, 2018
native-plant-sale01
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Purchase native plants for your home garden at this yearly event.
 

May 12, 2018 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson
Event details:
May 13, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

May 13, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Native Plant Sale
Event details:
May 13, 2018
native-plant-sale01
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Purchase native plants for your home garden at this yearly event.
 

May 13, 2018 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 13, 2018
CUMA03
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

May 13, 2018 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 15, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

May 15, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
History Hacked: Bonner's Tool Chest and Tools
Event details:
May 15, 2018
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
1899 W. Winchester Road
Libertyville,IL
60048

Who were some of the pioneers that settled here? To answer the question we will take a closer look at William Bonner's tools and tool chest and dive into the fascinating history of our county's settlement.
 

May 15, 2018 (2:00 PM - 2:45 PM)
Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson
Event details:
May 16, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

May 16, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours
Event details:
May 17, 2018
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop in during the afternoon to learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark, at your own pace.
 

May 17, 2018 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Guided Museum Tours: Lake County Highlights
Event details:
May 17, 2018
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bess Bower Dunn Museum
1899 W Winchester Road
Libertyville,IL
60048

Curious about Lake County history? Come explore the highlights of the Dunn Museum on a guided tour.
 

May 17, 2018 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Community Campfire Friday Nights
Event details:
May 18, 2018
community-campfire-friday-nights
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bring your friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night.
 

May 18, 2018 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson
Event details:
May 19, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

May 19, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Rookery Watch
Event details:
May 19, 2018
ALMA05
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for viewing of nesting herons, cormorants and other waterfowl. Supported by Lake County Audubon volunteers.
 

May 19, 2018 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Forest Fitness: Hastings Lake
Event details:
May 19, 2018
iStock_group_walk
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.
 

May 19, 2018 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Barrington Greenway Initiative Explore & Restore Workday: Cuba Marsh
Event details:
May 19, 2018
Cuba_Marsh
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dive deep into the wilds of southwest Lake County to restore globally rare habitats of the Barrington Greenway.
 

May 19, 2018 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Restoration Workday: Oriole Grove
Event details:
May 19, 2018
Volunteers_Grant_Woods_5-20-06_006
9:00 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.
 

May 19, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Grant Woods
Event details:
May 19, 2018
GRWO02
9:00 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.
 

May 19, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Almond Marsh
Event details:
May 19, 2018
ALMA05
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
 

May 19, 2018 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Restoration Workday: Ryerson Woods
Event details:
May 19, 2018
ERCA08
9:00 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.
 

May 19, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Rx for Health: Walking in Nature
Event details:
May 19, 2018
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join a health professional and an educator on this walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health.
 

May 19, 2018 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Spring Bird Walk: Wright Woods
Event details:
May 20, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
 

May 20, 2018 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Restoration Workday: Wilmot Woods
Event details:
May 20, 2018
INGR04
12:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

May 20, 2018 (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 20, 2018
CUMA03
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

May 20, 2018 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Heron Creek
Event details:
May 20, 2018
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

May 20, 2018 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Symbols of Illinois: Bluegill
Event details:
May 20, 2018
1:30 PM - 2:30 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.
 

May 20, 2018 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Sunset Paddle
Event details:
May 20, 2018
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy a relaxing paddle and watch the sunset from the lake. Bring your own equipment or use one of our kayaks. No experience required, but it is recommended.
 

May 20, 2018 (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 22, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

May 22, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Playdate with Nature
Event details:
May 22, 2018
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for children of all ages.
 

May 22, 2018 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Tinkering Through Time: Volcanoes and Rocks
Event details:
May 23, 2018
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Become a geologist during this Tinkering Through Time and learn how fossils are formed, types of rocks, and how volcanoes shaped the earth.
 

May 23, 2018 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Lunchtime Tours: Historymakers
Event details:
May 25, 2018
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Bess Bower Dunn Museum
1899 W Winchester Road
Libertyville,IL
60048

Learn about historymakers from Lake County. A historymaker is an individual or group who has helped make a difference and made a lasting impact in the community.
 

May 25, 2018 (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM)
Rookery Watch
Event details:
May 26, 2018
ALMA05
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for viewing of nesting herons, cormorants and other waterfowl. Supported by Lake County Audubon volunteers.
 

May 26, 2018 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Forest Fitness: Rollins Savanna
Event details:
May 26, 2018
iStock_group_walk
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.
 

May 26, 2018 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Restoration Workday: Ryerson Woods
Event details:
May 26, 2018
ERCA08
9:00 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.
 

May 26, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 27, 2018
CUMA03
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
 

May 27, 2018 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Ela Prairie (Cuba Marsh)
Event details:
May 29, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

May 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Restoration Workday: Greenbelt
Event details:
June 02, 2018
CUMA03
9:00 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.
 

June 02, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Skokie Valley Astronomers
Event details:
June 08, 2018
astronomy
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join the Skokie Valley Astronomers at Ryerson Woods on the second Friday of each month. Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing after the meeting, weather permitting.
 

June 08, 2018 (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Barrington Greenway Initiative Explore & Restore Workday: Cuba Marsh
Event details:
June 09, 2018
Cuba_Marsh
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dive deep into the wilds of southwest Lake County to restore globally rare habitats of the Barrington Greenway.
 

June 09, 2018 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Wine and Nine
Event details:
June 09, 2018
wine glass and two golf balls
4:00 PM
Enjoy a 30-minute golf clinic and a round of 9 holes, followed by hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting.
 

June 09, 2018 4:00 PM
Summer Camp: Fishing Camp
Event details:
June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018
CAMP-FISH-20100812-029
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the watery world fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and lures needed to catch them. Each day includes a fishing session. All equipment is supplied.
 

June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Wetland Explorers
Event details:
June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Campers will learn the importance of water to our world's survival by becoming a wetland explorer for the week. We will wade through wetlands, finding plants and animals that call these habitats home.
 

June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Animal Attire
Event details:
June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fur, feathers, fins, scales and skin: they all help animals survive. Campers will discover how well adapted these animals' coverings are for survival in the field, forest and wetlands through hands-on exploration, nature activities and crafts.
 

June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Events in the Plaza–Rockin' Fenderskirts
Event details:
June 12, 2018
Rockin_Fenderskirts
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Events in the Plaza is Independence Grove's outdoor summer concert series featuring live music. Performances are held Tuesday evenings from June 12- August 7 (excluding July 3).
 

June 12, 2018 (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Fishing Camp 2
Event details:
June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018
CAMP_FISH_20140702-001
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Want to practice and improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn more about fish, bait, lures and techniques. Each day features a one-to-two hour fishing session. One day of boat fishing is included.
 

June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Outdoor Adventures
Event details:
June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Campers will bike, hike, kayak, swim, and do team building activities while learning about the amazing habitats of Lake County.
 

June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Preserve Explorers
Event details:
June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Campers are introduced to a range of opportunities in the Forest Preserves and will develop life skills through daily team-building activities. They'll assist with land stewardship, try paddle boarding, explore waterways and observe wildlife, meet Ranger Police, golf, kayak, bike, find geocaches, swim and fish.
 

June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Native Peoples
Event details:
June 19, 2018 - June 21, 2018
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Dig into the past and discover what daily life was like for the first inhabitants in Lake County. Throughout the week campers will play games, create crafts, write their own lore, and learn about the everyday lives of local Native peoples.
 

June 19, 2018 - June 21, 2018 (9:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Events in the Plaza–Rico
Event details:
June 19, 2018
Rico_edits
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Events in the Plaza is Independence Grove's outdoor summer concert series featuring live music. Performances are held Tuesday evenings from June 12- August 7 (excluding July 3).
 

June 19, 2018 (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Pint-Sized Farmers
Event details:
June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throw on overalls and step into the boots of a modern-day farmer. Discover how food makes its way from farm field to your kitchen table through hands-on exploration, activities, and games. We will plant, harvest, and taste homegrown food from Bonner's organic garden.
 

June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Summer Camp: Wildlife in Motion
Event details:
June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This camp guides adults in a unique outdoor experience with their young ones. Each day highlights a different way animals move. Fly, crawl, hop, swim and slither together through hands-on nature activities, exploration, stories, crafts and interaction with live animals.
 

June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Summer Camp: Fishing Camp
Event details:
June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018
CAMP-FISH-20100812-029
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the watery world fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and lures needed to catch them. Each day includes a fishing session. All equipment is supplied.
 

June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Wetland Explorers
Event details:
June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Campers will learn the importance of water to our world's survival by becoming a wetland explorer for the week. We will wade through wetlands, finding plants and animals that call these habitats home.
 

June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer Camp: Animal Attire
Event details:
June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fur, feathers, fins, scales and skin: they all help animals survive. Campers will discover how well adapted these animals' coverings are for survival in the field, forest and wetlands through hands-on exploration, nature activities and crafts.
 

June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
 

Need special accommodations? Contact our Americans with Disabilities Coordinator, Mary Kann, by email, phone 847-968-3214, or mail: Lake County Forest Preserves, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville IL 60048.

© 2018 Lake County Forest Preserves. All Rights Reserved.

Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves

General Offices | Map

  • 1899 West Winchester Road 847-367-6640 tel
  • Libertyville, Illinois 60048 847-367-6649 fax

foundation
FB-f-Logo__blue_72   03contact   Instagram-v051916   YouTube-social-square_red_128px   flickr-white-large-chiclet

close (X)