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Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 28
  • Sunday Stroll  (09 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Event details:
    Sunday, July 28
    View of Lake Michigan and the skyline from a park bench at Fort Sheridan
    09 AM - 10:15 AM
    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.
     
  • Restoration Workday: Middlefork (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Sunday, July 28
    MID
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh (09 AM - 11 AM)
    Event details:
    Sunday, July 28
    Beautiful sunset while walking over the wetlands on a wooden bridge
    09 AM - 11 AM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Gospelfest (03 PM - 07 PM)
    Event details:
    Sunday, July 28
    Web-Event-Gospelfest
    03 PM - 07 PM
    Let Lake County’s gospel voices inspire you!
     
Monday, July 29
  • Pondering Plants (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Group of children working on a large outdoor puzzle with program directors
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Restoration Workday: Heron Creek (09 AM - 11 AM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29
    Bright green wooded area with a babbling brook running through it
    09 AM - 11 AM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Fishing 1: FULL (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Young boy standing in front of a lake holding a small bass fish
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Time Travelers (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Children digging through sand while looking for dinosaur bones at the Dunn Museum
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
Tuesday, July 30
  • Restoration Workday: Old School (09 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 30
    Bright sunny day casting shadows through the trees onto a grassy field of green
    09 AM - 11:30 AM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Pondering Plants (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Group of children working on a large outdoor puzzle with program directors
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh (09 AM - 11 AM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 30
    Beautiful sunset while walking over the wetlands on a wooden bridge
    09 AM - 11 AM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Time Travelers (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Children digging through sand while looking for dinosaur bones at the Dunn Museum
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Fishing 1: FULL (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Young boy standing in front of a lake holding a small bass fish
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Family Fishing  (06:30 PM - 08 PM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 30
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    06:30 PM - 08 PM
    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.
     
  • Landscaping with Native Plants (07 PM - 08 PM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 30
    Beautiful purple, orange and brown Cone flowers
    07 PM - 08 PM
    Discover the benefits of bringing native plants into your landscape. Native plant selection, basic design and garden maintenance will be discussed.
     
  • Concerts in the Plaza: (07 PM - 08:30 PM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 30
    Photo of The Wayouts Band
    07 PM - 08:30 PM
    These live outdoor musical performances begin at 7:00 pm every Tuesday through August 6 at Independence Grove in Libertyville.
     
Wednesday, July 31
  • Restoration Workday: Grassy Lake (09 AM - 11 AM)
    Event details:
    Wednesday, July 31
    BumbleeAE
    09 AM - 11 AM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods (09 AM - 11 AM)
    Event details:
    Wednesday, July 31
    Winding walking trail that runs through the woods
    09 AM - 11 AM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Pondering Plants (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Group of children working on a large outdoor puzzle with program directors
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Fishing 1: FULL (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Young boy standing in front of a lake holding a small bass fish
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Time Travelers (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Children digging through sand while looking for dinosaur bones at the Dunn Museum
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
Thursday, August 01
  • Pondering Plants (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Group of children working on a large outdoor puzzle with program directors
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Restoration Workday: MacArthur Woods (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Thursday, August 01
    Photograph looking up through a patch of large oak trees with a bright blue sky above
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Time Travelers (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Children digging through sand while looking for dinosaur bones at the Dunn Museum
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Fishing 1: FULL (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Young boy standing in front of a lake holding a small bass fish
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
    Event details:
    Thursday, August 01
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    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    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.
     
Friday, August 02
  • Pondering Plants (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Group of children working on a large outdoor puzzle with program directors
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Time Travelers (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Children digging through sand while looking for dinosaur bones at the Dunn Museum
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
  • Fishing 1: FULL (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 29-Friday, August 02
    Young boy standing in front of a lake holding a small bass fish
    09 AM - 12 PM
    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.
     
Saturday, August 03
  • Restoration Workday: Greenbelt (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, August 03
    Beautiful sunset while walking over the wetlands on a wooden bridge
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Restoration Workday: Grainger Woods (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, August 03
    Volunteer worker bent over pulling invasive weeds in the forest preserve
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Restoration Workday: Middlefork (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, August 03
    MID
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!