Upcoming Events

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through Fort Sheridan. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and learn about nature. Join us and take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Let Lake County’s gospel voices inspire you!

Through interactive activities and crafts, your child will discover and learn about the plant world, how we are connected, and why it's important for us to take care of them.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining rare artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Participants will discover how the area has changed over time by looking at a different time-period each day and hearing the stories of those who lived here.

Through interactive activities and crafts, your child will discover and learn about the plant world, how we are connected, and why it's important for us to take care of them.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining rare artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Participants will discover how the area has changed over time by looking at a different time-period each day and hearing the stories of those who lived here.

Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.

Drop a line and see if the fish are biting. Learn what fish species live in Lake County and some of their special adaptations. We'll supply the poles, bait and tips on getting started. Our staff will fish alongside you and your family.

These live outdoor musical performances begin at 7:00 pm every Tuesday through August 6 at Independence Grove in Libertyville.

Discover the benefits of bringing native plants into your landscape. Native plant selection, basic design and garden maintenance will be discussed.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Through interactive activities and crafts, your child will discover and learn about the plant world, how we are connected, and why it's important for us to take care of them.

Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining rare artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Participants will discover how the area has changed over time by looking at a different time-period each day and hearing the stories of those who lived here.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Through interactive activities and crafts, your child will discover and learn about the plant world, how we are connected, and why it's important for us to take care of them.

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining rare artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Participants will discover how the area has changed over time by looking at a different time-period each day and hearing the stories of those who lived here.

Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.

In this interactive experience, Kim Sigafus will bring items for audience members to explore, learn more about and have the chance to handle. Participants will learn Native language and music and get the chance to play the drum. Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will continue the program by giving the history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women’s day-to day lives and how they affected the history of the area.

Through interactive activities and crafts, your child will discover and learn about the plant world, how we are connected, and why it's important for us to take care of them.

Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Museum galleries, examining rare artifacts, making crafts, and playing historic games. Participants will discover how the area has changed over time by looking at a different time-period each day and hearing the stories of those who lived here.

Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Join us to experience nature from the water. Participants will develop paddling skills while exploring nature. Gain experience using kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards.

Join us to experience nature from the water. Participants will develop paddling skills while exploring nature. Gain experience using kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Want to practice and improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn about fish behavior, bait selection, lures and techniques. Each day features a 2 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing may be included and all equipment is provided.

Fur, feathers, fins, scales and skin--they all help animals survive. Participants will discover how well-adapted these animal coverings are for survival in the prairie, forest and wetland through hands-on exploration, games and crafts.

Allow your little one time to explore nature in several habitats. Allow them to use their imagination, and creativity to learn, build, and play in and with nature.

These live outdoor musical performances begin at 7:00 pm every Tuesday through August 6 at Independence Grove in Libertyville.

Join us to experience nature from the water. Participants will develop paddling skills while exploring nature. Gain experience using kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Fur, feathers, fins, scales and skin--they all help animals survive. Participants will discover how well-adapted these animal coverings are for survival in the prairie, forest and wetland through hands-on exploration, games and crafts.

Learn about the fascinating history of Fort Sheridan in this guided walk.

Want to practice and improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn about fish behavior, bait selection, lures and techniques. Each day features a 2 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing may be included and all equipment is provided.

Allow your little one time to explore nature in several habitats. Allow them to use their imagination, and creativity to learn, build, and play in and with nature.

Fur, feathers, fins, scales and skin--they all help animals survive. Participants will discover how well-adapted these animal coverings are for survival in the prairie, forest and wetland through hands-on exploration, games and crafts.

Want to practice and improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn about fish behavior, bait selection, lures and techniques. Each day features a 2 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing may be included and all equipment is provided.

Allow your little one time to explore nature in several habitats. Allow them to use their imagination, and creativity to learn, build, and play in and with nature.

Join the Lake County Forest Preserves and its Dunn Museum for a new FREE event to honor the work of local educators!

Join a naturalist and take a nice leisurely stroll through this beautiful preserve. Learn about the history of this site and take a close look at some of the interesting plants and animals that we come upon.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Únase a un educador ambiental y explore la reserva forestal Fort Sheridan. Caminata es en Español y Ingles.

Join an educator at Heron Creek and learn about the interesting world of bugs through insect collecting.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration for you and your preschool child.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Stop by to scoop in the pond and see what animal diversity we find. Do you know who begins their life in the water, and lives there year-round? Do you know why it's so important to take care of water? Kids can also play with water, rocks, and mud and create and build whatever their imaginations dream up.

Learn about the fascinating history of Fort Sheridan on this guided walk.

Learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark.

Designed for families and adult beginners, this introductory bird walk will give you the tools of the trade to help your new hobby take flight!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Join us for an electrifying festival! Enjoy live performances all day, with a headliner taking the stage at 6 pm. Indulge in delicious offerings from local food vendors.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Learn about hummingbirds and their unique adaptations. A short walk to observe hummingbirds will follow the indoor presentation.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Drop a line and see if the fish are biting. Learn what fish species live in Lake County and some of their special adaptations. We'll supply the poles, bait, and tips on getting started. Our staff will fish alongside you and your family.

What we plant and how we plant it can make a difference. Discover nature-based solutions for the home gardener that lessen the impacts of our changing climate.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Enjoy a leisurely paddle at the lake at Independence Grove while learning about its unique features and native plants and animals.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Happy Birthday, Bess! Celebrate Bess Bower Dunn's birthday with FREE admission throughout the day.

Explore nature from a different perspective--on the water in a solo kayak. We will paddle Sterling Lake at Van Patten Woods, highlighting its unique features and some of its inhabitants. Suitable for beginners, although paddling experience is preferred.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through Old School Forest Preserve. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and learn about nature. Join us and take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife.

Stop by to learn about the amazing lifecycle and migration of the Monarch Butterfly.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Enjoy an evening of summer birdwatching during the glow of the golden hour when the preserves come alive with avian activity.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Grab a tasty brew with friends at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove while you test your knowledge on Lake County past and present in a fun and educational trivia game. Your team will be quizzed on nature, history, the forest preserves and more.

Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!

Join us as we read a story to warm up our imaginations and then go on a hike using our senses.