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New Mshkodé Forest Preserve Honors Prairie Heritage and Potawatomi Roots

The Lake County Forest Preserves has named a new 119.9-acre Winthrop Harbor site Mshkodé Forest Preserve, a Potawatomi word meaning prairie. The name honors the land’s roots and reflects ongoing collaboration with Native partners to share history.

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Feb 11, 2026 12:20 PM

New Acquisition Grows Lakewood Forest Preserve

Lake County Forest Preserves approved buying 29.4 acres to expand Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. The $2.1 million purchase connects wetlands, strengthens boundaries and protects habitat for threatened and endangered species.

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Feb 02, 2026 02:51 PM

Forest Preserves Hiring for Temporary Positions Across Lake County

The Forest Preserves are hiring for temporary positions across Lake County, from food and beverage and visitor services to golf courses and grounds maintenance. These hands-on roles offer a chance to work outdoors and support popular preserves.

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Jan 22, 2026 09:43 AM

$600,000 State Grant Supports Access Improvements at Lake Carina

The Lake County Forest Preserves received a $600,000 state grant to improve accessibility at Lake Carina in Gurnee, including ADA parking, trails, a kayak launch and restroom upgrades, making the former gravel pit preserve easier to access.

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Jan 21, 2026 11:53 AM

Grant Woods Expansion Moves Forward with Board Approval

Lake County Forest Preserves commissioners approved buying about 0.82 acres to expand Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside. The $37,000 Woodville property along Route 59 supports long-term conservation and improves preserve continuity.

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Dec 02, 2025 01:40 PM

Read Winter Horizons Magazine

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

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Nov 05, 2025 12:24 PM

Forest Preserve and Longtime Ecologist Earn Top Conservation Honors

Grassy Lake Forest Preserve earned Platinum accreditation and retired ecologist Ken Klick won the Force of Nature Award from the Chicago Wilderness Alliance, honoring decades of restoration work, volunteer dedication and community impact.

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