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

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.

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!

Participants will use their sensory skills to explore and observe plants and animals that live in different habitats. Their imagination, curiosity, and creativity will come to life as they may engage in ephemeral artwork, nature play and more.

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.

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.

This program guides adults in a unique outdoor experience with their young ones. Each day highlights a different way animals move. Fly, hop and "swim" together through hands-on nature activities, explorations, stories, crafts and interactions with live animals.

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

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.

Participants will use their sensory skills to explore and observe plants and animals that live in different habitats. Their imagination, curiosity, and creativity will come to life as they may engage in ephemeral artwork, nature play and more.

The Dunn Museum will be open to those who need a calm and quiet visit before it is open to the public. A quiet room for stimulation breaks will be accessible. Creative crafts and manipulatives will be provided in our café space.

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.

This program guides adults in a unique outdoor experience with their young ones. Each day highlights a different way animals move. Fly, hop and "swim" together through hands-on nature activities, explorations, stories, crafts and interactions with live animals.

Come learn about life at the farm from early settlement to today with hands-on activities and a visit to the garden!

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!

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.