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New Forest Preserves podcast season tells local climate change stories

Words of the Woods, the Lake County Forest Preserves’ award-winning podcast about nature and history, debuted its third season on December 4. It’s available on all major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: LCFPD.org/podcast.

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Jeff Goldberg

Dec 03, 2024 04:02 PM

Wildlife Experts Monitor Swan at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve

The Lake County Forest Preserves is cooperating with Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation to keep a close watch on an injured mute swan at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.

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Forest Preserves Board Elects New Leadership

At a special meeting on Monday, December 2, the Board of Commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Board also elected Gina Roberts (District 4) to serve as vice president.

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Nov 26, 2024 11:07 AM

Two Grants Fund New Brand Strategy for Lake Michigan Shoreline Preservation

The Lake County Forest Preserves secured two grants to develop a brand strategy for a collaborate initiative focused on preserving and managing natural features along a portion of the Lake Michigan shoreline.

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Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM

Explore Hidden Gems with New Map and Guide

Discover more ways to connect with nature using Expand Your Experience, the new official map and guide to Lake County’s forest preserves.

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Nov 13, 2024 10:13 AM

Forest Preserves to Acquire Property for Cuba Marsh Expansion

On Wednesday, November 13, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 9.4-acre property it has sought for 36 years. The land, located on Cuba Road east of Ela Road, will be acquired for $725,000.

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Nov 08, 2024 01:33 PM

Partners of the Forest Preserves Win Top Honors

The Lake County Forest Preserves nominated two of its partners who went on to win top honors in the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards competition.

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