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Apr 30, 2023 07:28 AM
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove, featuring scenic views and craft brews, is scheduled to open Friday, May 5.
Apr 28, 2023 12:48 PM
When their Service Learning Day kicked off Thursday morning, the majority of the 65 participating Lake Forest Academy students participating did not know what buckthorn was or looked like.
St. Francis Woods, located within Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, Illinois, has gained prestigious national recognition.
Apr 20, 2023 10:11 AM
Catch them if you can with the definitive guide to fishing in your Lake County Forest Preserves.
Apr 04, 2023 11:03 AM
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum celebrated its five-year anniversary last week by offering free admission to visitors with the donation of a non-perishable food item or toiletry. Collected items benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry.
Mar 15, 2023 03:44 PM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Chicago District received funding to restore native habitats and improve ecosystem services in the Upper Des Plaines River Watershed. The Lake County Forest Preserves is a partner in this project.
Mar 15, 2023 01:07 PM
After missing for five days, a red-tailed hawk, used for education programming, was found near its home at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods on Tuesday, March 14. He escaped from his home when it was vandalized.
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