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Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below, or by searching our archive.

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Apr 07, 2020 03:09 PM

Walk or Ride Single File to Maintain 6 Feet of Separation When Approaching on Trails

We are urging people to follow social distancing rules when approaching others on trails from behind or from the opposite direction to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “It is essential that family groups of two or more break into a single file line an

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Sign that says Help Keep Preserves Open Stay Six Feet Apart

We’re Ramping Up Trail and Preserve Monitoring

With the weather predicted to improve this weekend and in weeks ahead, Forest Preserve staff will be even more closely monitoring trails and preserves to make sure social distancing is taking place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Rangers will be

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Apr 03, 2020 07:24 AM

Committee Meetings Held Remotely

As the Lake County Forest Preserve District continues to follow social distancing requirements and Governor Pritzker's Stay-At-Home executive order, committee meetings will be held remotely by video and audio conferencing on Monday, April 6. The regu

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Follow Guidelines or Risk Preserves Closing

We intend to keep most of the preserves and trails open during the state’s stay-at-home order, but that could change quickly if visitors don’t abide by safe social distancing rules by maintaining a 6-foot separation between people or family groups.

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