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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.
Jul 11, 2025 01:10 PM
Award-winning gospel artist Dr. Frozene Lott Hayes headlines Gospelfest, a free indoor music festival from 3–7 pm Sunday, July 27 at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Enjoy inspiring performances, food and community.
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.
© Steven Diver
Jun 11, 2025 10:45 AM
The Forest Preserves Board approved buying 48 acres to expand Ray Lake and Half Day forest preserves, protecting wetlands, woodlands and trails. Funded by a 2024 bond, the move supports habitat, water quality, and public access goals.
May 27, 2025 09:51 AM
The team behind last summer’s buzz-worthy cicada-inspired brew is back—this time with a comic book twist. The Lake County Forest Preserves and Harbor Brewing Company have worked together again to launch two limited-edition beers.
© Dahai Zang
May 23, 2025 12:30 PM
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