Upcoming Events

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!

Come out to Nippersink Forest Preserve to do some pond scooping. We'll see what kind of animal diversity we find. Who begins their life in the water, and lives there year-round? Why is it so important to take care of water?

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

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!

Learn about the people, the land, and the events of this historic 1850s farmstead on this guided tour.

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

After losing the 1952 presidential election, Adlai E. Stevenson II was approached by Look Magazine to travel to 30 nations in 6 months and report on the social, political and economic conditions in each. Learn more about this unique and fascinating journey through stories, photographs, and hands-on activities.

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

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 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

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

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From Dinos to modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time and how that affects us today.

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!

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 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

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.

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From Dinos to modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time and how that affects us today.

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.

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.

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.

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 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From Dinos to modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time and how that affects us today.

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.

Discover and identify aquatic life at Hastings Lake through ponding.

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 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From Dinos to modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time and how that affects us today.

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.

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.

Drop-in to the Dunn Museum’s North Shore Gas Classroom to learn about camouflage in nature.

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 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

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.

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From Dinos to modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time and how that affects us today.

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.

Explore nature from a different perspective, on the water in a solo kayak. We will paddle the lake at Independence Grove, highlighting its unique features and some of its inhabitants. Suitable for beginners, although paddling experience is preferred.

Discover the diversity of native plants and pollinators found at Pine Dunes.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a fun, stress-free cicada trivia. Questions will be about annual and periodical cicadas.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!