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Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below.

Media Inquiries

Our Public Affairs division is happy to assist journalists and photo editors with stories, fact checks, photo requests, preserve tours and interviews with our experts. Members of the media may also subscribe to receive our news releases and photo opportunities via email.

Kim Mikus Croke, Communications Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email

Susan Hawkins, Public Affairs Manager, office 847-968-3207, cell 847-276-6540, email

Horizons Magazine

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We host two blogs, written by our professional staff, to help you learn about Lake County Nature and Lake County History.

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19 Donations Added to Dunn Museum

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Sled Hill at Old School

Winter Recreation

Cold weather brings winter fun in your forest preserves.

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Dec 28, 2020 08:00 AM

Holiday Tree Recycling

Donated trees are chipped and used for preserve trails and landscaping.

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Cedar Waxwing

Winter 2020 Horizons Magazine

Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.

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7 Virtual Programs to Check Out in December

Check out the seven programs scheduled for the remainder of December.

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DUNN MUSEUM AND PERMIT OFFICE CLOSED

The Dunn Museum and the permit office, both located at the General Offices in Libertyville are closed until further notice. You can still purchase permits online or by phone.

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Nov 13, 2020 01:46 PM

COVID-19 Updates

Though most forest preserves and trails remain open, several facilities are closed and all in-person education programs, volunteer projects, and special events have been canceled or modified in response to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

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