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Happening at Lake County Forest Preserves

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Volunteers at the Native Seed Nursery, Rollins Savanna.

Working With Us

As Lake County’s principal guardian of open space and natural areas since 1958, we set the standard in nature and historic preservation, and in outdoor recreation and education. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities, including career and temporary positions, and internships. Learn more »

Volunteering

Each year, hundreds of people volunteer thousands of hours in forest preserves throughout Lake County. Our volunteers play a key role in operations and public safety, habitat restoration, cultural preservation and environmental education. There are opportunities available for individuals and groups in a variety of settings and we encourage you to explore all the listed positions to find a job that fits best. Learn more »

Donate

The Preservation Foundation is the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and help support projects and initiate programs that may otherwise go unfunded or take many years to complete. Learn more »

UPCOMING EVENTS

3
Jun

Walk with a Naturalist

June 03, 2023 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
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CANCELED 
 
3
Jun

Restoration Workday: Grainger Woods

June 03, 2023 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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3
Jun

Restoration Workday: Greenbelt

June 03, 2023 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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3
Jun

Restoration Workday: Ryerson

June 03, 2023 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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3
Jun

Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods

June 03, 2023 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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3
Jun

Caminata en Español

June 03, 2023 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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CANCELED 
 
4
Jun

Restoration Workday: Middlefork

June 04, 2023 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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4
Jun

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

June 04, 2023 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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4
Jun

Paddle in Nature FULL

June 04, 2023 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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6
Jun

Restoration Workday: Old School

June 06, 2023 (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
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6
Jun

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

June 06, 2023 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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6
Jun

Family Fishing: FULL

June 06, 2023 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
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7
Jun
 
8
Jun

Evening Bird Walk

June 08, 2023 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
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