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Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below.

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Our Public Affairs division is happy to assist journalists and photo editors with stories, fact checks, photo requests, preserve tours and interviews with our experts. Members of the media may also subscribe to receive our news releases and photo opportunities via email.

Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email


 

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We host two blogs, written by our professional staff, to help you learn about Lake County Nature and Lake County History.

 
 
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Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM

Explore Hidden Gems with New Map and Guide

Discover more ways to connect with nature using Expand Your Experience, the new official map and guide to Lake County’s forest preserves.

 
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Nov 13, 2024 03:55 PM

Plan for GivingTuesday with the Preservation Foundation

The Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves proudly joins the global GivingTuesday initiative, standing with millions worldwide in a celebration of generosity on December 3.

 
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Nov 13, 2024 10:13 AM

Forest Preserves to Acquire Property for Cuba Marsh Expansion

On Wednesday, November 13, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 9.4-acre property it has sought for 36 years. The land, located on Cuba Road east of Ela Road, will be acquired for $725,000.

 
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Nov 08, 2024 01:33 PM

Partners of the Forest Preserves Win Top Honors

The Lake County Forest Preserves nominated two of its partners who went on to win top honors in the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards competition.

 
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Thank You, Lake County! Referendum Overwhelmingly Passes

On November 5, Lake County voters will be asked to consider a referendum to bring additional resources to the Forest Preserves.

 
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Nov 04, 2024 12:29 PM

Turtle Treatment Shows Promise

Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserves are testing an experimental treatment to protect Blanding’s turtles from a dangerous, potentially fatal fungal disease.

 
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Oct 18, 2024 12:16 PM

Major Donations Support Essential Green Spaces for Residents in Northeastern Lake County

An anonymous private foundation and Wintrust Financial Corporation, a financial services company founded in Lake County, have together donated $1.5 million to endow two popular forest preserves.

 
 
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