Did you know that Eastern Bumblebees beat their wings 200 times per second? If your child is new to the wonderful world of bees or an avid bee enthusiast, this program will help your child learn about native bees in Lake County. Children will learn through hands-on stations, activities, and make a craft to take home.

These live outdoor musical performances begin at 7 pm every Tuesday through August 4 at Independence Grove in Libertyville.

Learn about the role raptors have on the food chain and discover what they eat by dissecting a real owl pellet. Venture outside to meet a live raptor and explore the features that make it a successful hunter.

Join the Lake County Forest Preserves and its Dunn Museum for a FREE event to honor the work of local educators! Teachers will have the unique opportunity to participate in a variety of educational activities, while learning about programs and resources available to them and their students from history and environmental education staff.

Join a naturalist and take a leisurely stroll through this beautiful preserve. Learn about the history of this site and take a close look at some of the interesting plants and animals that we come upon. There is a fee for this program.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Help our natural communities by removing invasive plants and helping native species thrive.