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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

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May

Restoration Workday

May 13, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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13
May

Restoration Workday

May 13, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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14
May

Restoration Workday

May 14, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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14
May

Senior Series:

May 14, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
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15
May

Spring Bird Walk:

May 15, 2025 (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
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15
May

Celebrating Scouts

May 15, 2025 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
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17
May

Spring Bird Walk:

May 17, 2025 (7:00 AM - 8:30 AM)
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17
May

Restoration Workday

May 17, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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17
May

Native Plant Sale

May 17, 2025 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
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17
May

Restoration Workday

May 17, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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17
May

Restoration Workday

May 17, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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17
May

Restoration Workday

May 17, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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18
May

Spring Bird Walk:

May 18, 2025 (7:00 AM - 8:30 AM)
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18
May

Restoration Workday

May 18, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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18
May

Native Plant Sale

May 18, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
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19
May

Restoration Workday

May 19, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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