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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, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email


 

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Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LCFPD. Share your forest preserve photos with us on Flickr. Watch educational and informative videos on YouTube.

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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May 10, 2024 01:12 PM

Lakewood Forest Preserve Upgrades Forge Ahead

Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda, the county’s largest forest preserve spanning 2,835 acres, is undergoing a transformation as the initial phase of a comprehensive master plan is underway.

 
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Apr 24, 2024 01:18 PM

Beer Garden to Open Weekends Beginning May 4

The Beer Garden at Independence Grove, featuring scenic views and craft brews, is scheduled to open for the season Saturday, May 4.

 
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Mar 25, 2024 08:44 AM

CLC and Lake County Forest Preserves Cultivate Partnership at Greenbelt Farm

College of Lake County (CLC) and the Lake County Forest Preserves have joined in a partnership to revitalize the Green Youth Farm, renamed Greenbelt Farm.

 
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Mar 04, 2024 10:10 AM

Spring 2024 Horizons Magazine

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

 
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Mar 01, 2024 08:01 AM

Lake County Forest Preserves Enhances Engagement with Chatbot

The Lake County Forest Preserves has adopted cutting-edge technology designed to enhance communication and accessibility for visitors to their website.

 
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Feb 12, 2024 03:27 PM

Decades of Sweet Tradition: Maple Syrup Programs Offered

For more than four decades, educators and volunteers at the Lake County Forest Preserves have led wildly popular Maple Syrup Hikes at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods.

 
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Feb 02, 2024 01:36 PM

Relish Events at Independence Grove Serves as New On-site Caterer

John Eggert's culinary journey ignited during his childhood. He has vivid memories of the moment his passion for cooking began to sizzle.

 
 
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