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© Bill Oakes
Sep 14, 2026 11:25 AM
Celebrate OAKtober on October 3 with a native tree and shrub sale at Independence Grove or a whiskey and bourbon tasting and guided forest hike at Ryerson Conservation Area. Proceeds support Forest Preserves programs and projects.
© Justine Neslund
Sep 14, 2026 10:17 AM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, dance, authentic food and family activities at Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida, 2–6 pm Sunday, September 27 at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake. Admission is free.
Sep 11, 2026 11:46 AM
A lifelong love of birds and nature inspired Barbara Butcher to dedicate three benches and leave her home and 1.25-acre property to benefit the Lake County Forest Preserves, creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Sep 10, 2026 10:12 AM
The Forest Preserves Board approved the purchase of 4.6 acres to expand Lotus Country Conservation Preserve. The addition will provide a buffer around Lake County’s largest heron and egret rookery and improve staff access.
Sep 04, 2026 12:36 PM
Share your input on a proposed $7.33 million project to rehabilitate the Des Plaines River Trail approaches on both sides of the Lake Cook Road bridge. Complete a brief survey by September 18 to help strengthen the state funding application.
© Thomas G. Wilson
Sep 03, 2026 09:58 AM
A five-year restoration project at Raven Glen Forest Preserve in Antioch will renew 421 acres of wetlands, prairies and woodlands, improve habitat and water quality and help the landscape hold more stormwater. Work may begin this fall or winter.
Sep 01, 2026 02:48 PM
The Dunn Museum will offer half-price admission September 20–October 31 while about half of its permanent galleries are renovated. The refreshed galleries will feature new objects, bilingual exhibits and expanded Latino heritage displays.
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