Join a history educator on a guided tour of the temporary exhibition, Threads of Time: Quilts and Textiles and take a closer look at the artifacts that provide a colorful glimpse into Lake County's past.

Join us for an opportunity to see the amazing courtship flight of the male American woodcock as he performs his areal courtship flight in the evening in the springtime marsh.

April brings the beginning of songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

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 Nippersink. Caminata es en Español y Ingles.
Join an environmental educator and explore Nippersink Forest Preserve. Walk is in Spanish & English.

Discover the benefits of gardening with native plants. We'll cover the basics of how to get started including site inventory, plant selection, and maintenance.