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Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below.

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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.

Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, 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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Sep 16, 2024 12:42 PM

Read Fall Horizons Magazine

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

 
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Sep 15, 2024 03:22 PM

Voters to Decide on Funding for Land Acquisition and Habitat Restoration in Lake County

On November 5, Lake County voters will be asked to consider a referendum to bring additional resources to the Forest Preserves.

 
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Sep 14, 2024 10:52 AM

Plant for the Future at OAKtober Sale in Libertyville

The Lake County Forest Preserves is holding its popular OAKtober Native Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 am–1 pm, Sunday, October 6 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. The event will take place at the North Bay Pavilion.

 
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Sep 11, 2024 02:42 PM

Festival to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Lake County Forest Preserves is hosting a free, family-friendly festival designed to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida takes place 2–6 pm, Sunday, September 29 at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake.

 
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Aug 29, 2024 01:07 PM

Fall Entertainment Lineup Announced for SeptOberfest

As the days cool down, the Lake County Forest Preserves has organized a lineup of entertainment for SeptOberfest at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.

 
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Aug 28, 2024 12:50 PM

From TV to Gallery: Bob Ross’ Paintings Featured in Libertyville Museum

A special exhibition, “Art for Everyone: Bob Ross®,” is opening August 31 at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville. It runs through January 20, 2025.

 
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Aug 15, 2024 03:38 PM

Hike Lake County Program Begins

Looking for a fresh way to embrace the fall season? The Lake County Forest Preserves invites you to tackle seven unique challenges in its 26th annual Hike Lake County program.

 
 
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