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Apr 11, 2023 10:10 AM
Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.
Apr 04, 2023 11:03 AM
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum celebrated its five-year anniversary last week by offering free admission to visitors with the donation of a non-perishable food item or toiletry. Collected items benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry.
Mar 15, 2023 03:44 PM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Chicago District received funding to restore native habitats and improve ecosystem services in the Upper Des Plaines River Watershed. The Lake County Forest Preserves is a partner in this project.
Mar 15, 2023 01:07 PM
After missing for five days, a red-tailed hawk, used for education programming, was found near its home at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods on Tuesday, March 14. He escaped from his home when it was vandalized.
Mar 13, 2023 02:15 PM
Environmental educators from the Lake County Forest Preserves are asking the public for assistance in locating a red-tailed hawk that has been missing after its home was vandalized at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods.
Feb 10, 2023 09:07 AM
The Forest Preserves recently hired a bilingual environmental educator as one strategy toward our objective to reach a broader audience.
Jan 23, 2023 10:49 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves hired Ron Davis, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, as director of public safety to replace retiring John Tannahill.
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