Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques, and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5-hour fishing session, and all equipment is provided.

Explore different Lake County animal species by observing their unique coverings. From feathers to fur, to scales, slime, and exoskeletons, discover the adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters, and nature explorations. Runs Tuesday-Thursday.

Learn the importance of water to our world's survival by becoming a wetland explorer. We will investigate different types of wetlands, finding plants and animals that call these habitats home. Runs Tuesday - Thursday.

Join us with your child to explore different types of wildlife movement. Hands-on activities will allow you to experience unique interactions with nature.

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Discover how the area has changed over time - or stayed the same - by looking at different time periods. Hear stories of those who have called this area home and imagine what the future might hold.

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

Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques, and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5-hour fishing session, and all equipment is provided.

Explore different Lake County animal species by observing their unique coverings. From feathers to fur, to scales, slime, and exoskeletons, discover the adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters, and nature explorations. Runs Tuesday-Thursday.

Learn the importance of water to our world's survival by becoming a wetland explorer. We will investigate different types of wetlands, finding plants and animals that call these habitats home. Runs Tuesday - Thursday.

Join us with your child to explore different types of wildlife movement. Hands-on activities will allow you to experience unique interactions with nature.

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Discover how the area has changed over time - or stayed the same - by looking at different time periods. Hear stories of those who have called this area home and imagine what the future might hold.

Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the experiences and lives of Native Americans at the time the Declaration of Independence was signed. She will emphasize the impact of the document and western expansion and how fundamental differences between the newer government and Native peoples ultimately led to conflicts. Kim will then lead the audience further into the lives of Native people through a traditional story and song, while allownig them the chance to join in.

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.