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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

9
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 12:00:

March 09, 2025 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
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9
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 12:30:

March 09, 2025 (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
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9
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 1:00: FULL

March 09, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
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9
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 1:30: FULL

March 09, 2025 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
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9
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 2:00: FULL

March 09, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
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9
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 2:30: FULL

March 09, 2025 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
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10
Mar

Restoration Workday: Heron Creek

March 10, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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10
Mar

Job Fair

March 10, 2025 (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
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11
Mar

Restoration Workday: Old School

March 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
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11
Mar

Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh

March 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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11
Mar

Native Plants of Lake County

March 11, 2025 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
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12
Mar

Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods

March 12, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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13
Mar

Senior Series:

March 13, 2025 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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13
Mar

The Life Cycle of Clothing: FULL

March 13, 2025 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Birdwatching Hot Spots:

March 15, 2025 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
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15
Mar

Restoration Workday: Ryerson

March 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Restoration Workday: Grant Woods

March 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Restoration Workday: Pine Dunes

March 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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15
Mar

Restoration Workday: Oriole Grove

March 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Restoration Workday: MacArthur Woods

March 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Quilted Stories for Kids

March 15, 2025 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
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15
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 12:00: FULL

March 15, 2025 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 12:30: FULL

March 15, 2025 (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
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15
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 1:00: FULL

March 15, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 1:30: FULL

March 15, 2025 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
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15
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 2:00: FULL

March 15, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
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15
Mar

Maple Syrup Hike 2:30: FULL

March 15, 2025 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
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