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Portrait of Joel Sartore, 2021, by Ellen Sartore
Apr 03, 2024 11:35 AM
World-renowned National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is the featured speaker at a May 17 gala benefiting the Lake County Forest Preserves.
Mar 25, 2024 08:44 AM
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.
@ Jim & Joan Sayre
Mar 21, 2024 10:01 AM
The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is combining a spectacle of nature with a special exhibition. Dedicated to the emergence of the spectacular 17-year periodical cicadas, “Celebrating Cicadas” runs from April 27–August 4.
Mar 04, 2024 10:10 AM
Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.
Mar 01, 2024 08:01 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves has adopted cutting-edge technology designed to enhance communication and accessibility for visitors to their website.
Liz Rose Fisher
Feb 12, 2024 03:27 PM
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.
© Melissa Marie Photography
Feb 02, 2024 01:36 PM
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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