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Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email
Aug 12, 2025 11:11 AM
Imelda Gomez found her career path in the Youth Conservation Corps, a paid summer program in the Lake County Forest Preserves. She and 25 students spent the season improving trails, removing invasives, and building skills that may shape their futures
Aug 06, 2025 12:56 PM
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville has earned national reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, placing it among the top 3% of U.S. museums. This honor reflects its high standards and engaging exhibits.
R. Scott McNeill
Jul 25, 2025 03:18 PM
Matt Ueltzen, restoration ecology manager at the Lake County Forest Preserves, has been appointed to a new state task force aimed at identifying and protecting legacy trees with ecological, cultural or historic significance across Illinois.
Jul 17, 2025 11:23 AM
Scott Drews spent 12+ hours running all 54.5 miles of the Des Plaines River Trail in one day, through both Cook and Lake counties. With no music, just nature and his wife’s support, the runner tackled the challenge he’d dreamed about for years.
Rebekah Snyder, director of community engagement and partnerships (left); Kristen Seefurth, assistant communications and design manager; Education Manager Matt Mulligan and Facilities Director Dan Stearns
Jul 15, 2025 09:45 AM
The Forest Preserves earned two national awards from NACPRO for innovation in education and outreach. The Ryerson Education Center was honored for its net-zero design, while the cicada campaign was recognized for creative science communication.
Jun 26, 2025 09:49 AM
The Dunn Museum opens its new gallery with Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains, showcasing lifelike portraits of Marvel and DC icons. The exhibit includes new works, rare insights from Ross, and a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process.
Linda Raymond donated a 300-year-old bur oak and 2.5 acres in Newport Township to the Lake County Forest Preserves. The tree was central to her family’s life—from weddings to quiet moments. It will now be protected for generations to come.
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