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Happening at Lake County Forest Preserves

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Volunteers at the Native Seed Nursery, Rollins Savanna.

Working With Us

As Lake County’s principal guardian of open space and natural areas since 1958, we set the standard in nature and historic preservation, and in outdoor recreation and education. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities, including career and temporary positions, and internships. Learn more »

Volunteering

Each year, hundreds of people volunteer thousands of hours in forest preserves throughout Lake County. Our volunteers play a key role in operations and public safety, habitat restoration, cultural preservation and environmental education. There are opportunities available for individuals and groups in a variety of settings and we encourage you to explore all the listed positions to find a job that fits best. Learn more »

Donate

The Preservation Foundation is the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and help support projects and initiate programs that may otherwise go unfunded or take many years to complete. Learn more »

UPCOMING EVENTS

7
Jan

Restoration Workday: Old School

January 07, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
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7
Jan

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

January 07, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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7
Jan

Guided Tour: Art for Everyone: Bob Ross: FULL

January 07, 2025 (10:00 AM - 10:45 AM)
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7
Jan

Senior Series:

January 07, 2025 (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)
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8
Jan

Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods

January 08, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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8
Jan

Senior Series:

January 08, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
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9
Jan

Connecting Kids with Nature

January 09, 2025 (10:30 AM - 11:45 AM)
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9
Jan

Lake County History Symposium

January 09, 2025 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
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11
Jan

Dunn Museum

January 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
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11
Jan

Walk with a Naturalist:

January 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
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11
Jan

Restoration Workday: Rollins Savanna

January 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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11
Jan

Winter Tree ID

January 11, 2025 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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11
Jan

Bob Ross Painting Class: FULL

January 11, 2025 (12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
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12
Jan

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

January 12, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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12
Jan

Art for Scouts: FULL

January 12, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
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12
Jan

Mindful Moments with History

January 12, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
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13
Jan

Restoration Workday: Heron Creek

January 13, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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13
Jan

Full Moon Hike:

January 13, 2025 (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
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