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

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Interactive Maps Intermittently Down

Interactive maps will periodically not be accessible between Tuesday, December 5 and Friday, December 8 due to scheduled maintenance of our mapping system.

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Nov 30, 2023 11:37 AM

Join History Enthusiasts for a Journey Through Lake County's Past

The 9th annual Lake County History Symposium takes place virtually on Zoom from 6:30–8:30 pm on January 4 and 18. "Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Lake County," is this year's theme.

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Nov 28, 2023 01:02 PM

Discover Seasonal Outdoor Activities

The Lake County Forest Preserves offer a winter wonderland of activities, featuring everything from the graceful glide of ice skating to the exhilarating rush of sledding and the serene journey of cross-country skiing.

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Nov 27, 2023 11:40 AM

8 Forest Preserves to Recycle your Christmas Tree

Keep the mistletoe, let the tree go. 8 Forest Preserves to Recycle your Christmas Tree.

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Kimberly Landmann

Nov 21, 2023 04:42 PM

Plan for GivingTuesday with the Preservation Foundation

The Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves proudly joins the global GivingTuesday initiative, standing with millions worldwide in a celebration of generosity on November 28.

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