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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

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Blogs

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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Oriole Grove Master Plan

View draft plan concepts and provide public feedback online through Oct 9.

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Sep 04, 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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OAKtober Tree and Shrub Sale

Fall is the perfect time to plant native trees and shrubs in your yard. Sales open until Oct 1.

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Aug 25, 2020 12:57 PM

Dunn Museum is Open

New guidelines, timed tickets and other safety measures are in place to comply with COVID-19 concerns.

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Virtual Field Trips Now Available

History and nature virtual field trips are now available!

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Jun 22, 2020 01:45 PM

Route 45 Trail Connection Complete

The Lake County Forest Preserves announced the opening of a new community trail connection resulting from a successful partnership with the Village of Gurnee to provide safe and direct access to neighboring forest preserves and trails. This 0.4-mile

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