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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

20
Apr

Restoration Workday: Oriole Grove

April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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20
Apr

Birdwatching Hot Spots

April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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20
Apr

Restoration Workday: Grant Woods

April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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20
Apr

Restoration Workday: Pine Dunes

April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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20
Apr

Restoration Workday: MacArthur Woods

April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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20
Apr

Restoration Workday: Middlefork

April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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21
Apr

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

April 21, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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21
Apr

Restoration Workday: Ryerson

April 21, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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21
Apr

Sunday Stroll

April 21, 2024 (9:00 AM - 10:15 AM)
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21
Apr

Earth Week Celebration

April 21, 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
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22
Apr

Restoration Workday: Heron Creek

April 22, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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22
Apr

Evening Bird & Botany Walk

April 22, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
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23
Apr

Restoration Workday: Old School

April 23, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
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23
Apr

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

April 23, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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23
Apr

Evening Serendipity Walk

April 23, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
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24
Apr

Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods

April 24, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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24
Apr

Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake

April 24, 2024 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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24
Apr

Senior Series

April 24, 2024 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
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Apr
 
25
Apr

Playdate with Nature

April 25, 2024 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
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25
Apr

Native Gardeners Club:

April 25, 2024 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
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