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Jul 10, 2024 08:13 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 18.2 acres to expand Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in Lake Forest at a special board meeting Tuesday, July 9.
Jun 28, 2024 11:14 AM
NACPRO honored Event Operations Manager Stephanie Bosack with the New Professional award while Preservation Foundation President Nels Leutwiler was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Jun 14, 2024 12:20 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves has received more than $2 million in grants over the past 13 years from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.
May 31, 2024 11:01 AM
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May 10, 2024 01:12 PM
Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda, the county’s largest forest preserve spanning 2,835 acres, is undergoing a transformation as the initial phase of a comprehensive master plan is underway.
Mar 25, 2024 08:44 AM
College of Lake County (CLC) and the Lake County Forest Preserves have joined in a partnership to revitalize the Green Youth Farm, renamed Greenbelt Farm.
Mar 04, 2024 10:10 AM
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