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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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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.

Call or email Public Affairs Manager, Susan Hawkins, at 847-968-3207 or 847-276-6540.

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Lake County Forest Preserves

Jun 24, 2019 09:11 AM

2019 Civil War Days is Canceled Due to Safety Concerns

Due to safety concerns, we are canceling the Civil War Days event scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2019.

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Lake County Forest Preserves

Jun 24, 2019 09:11 AM

We Maintain Decision Based on Safety Concerns

The Sheriff’s Office finding does not change our conclusion that the second cancellation was a prudent safety decision.

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Green Youth Farm

Fresh Produce Available

Through early October, purchase organically grown produce from the Green Youth Farm, located in North Chicago.

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Nearly 100 Blanding’s turtles released into Lake County wetlands

In 2010, the Forest Preserves instituted an official recovery program for this species. It includes a head-starting program where eggs are collected from the field and incubated. Hatchlings are then held in captivity beyond the point of extreme pre

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Summer 2019 Horizons Magazine Available Online

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

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Dedicated Nature Preserves

We are looking to permanently protect some of our high-quality natural areas that have rare plants, animals by registering them into the Illinois Nature Preserves System.

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Forest Preserves Filling Part-time, Temporary Positions

Looking to spend the summer outdoors in a beautiful, natural setting? We are in the process of hiring an array of temporary and part-time positions, from lifeguards to golf course attendants.

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