Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below.
Media Inquiries
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
Horizons Magazine
Subscribe to our free quarterly magazine, or read current or past issues online.
Email Newsletters
Learn about projects, events, activities and special offers. Subscribe »
Social Media Channels
Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LCFPD. Share your forest preserve photos with us on Flickr. Watch educational and informative videos on YouTube.
Blogs
We host two blogs, written by our professional staff, to help you learn about Lake County Nature and Lake County History.
Nov 30, 2023 11:37 AM
The 9th annual Lake County History Symposium takes place virtually on Zoom from 6:30–8:30 pm on January 4 and 18. "Good Neighbors: Making a Difference in Lake County," is this year's theme.
Kimberly Landmann
Nov 21, 2023 04:42 PM
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 November 28.
Nov 20, 2023 12:42 PM
The Chicago Wilderness Alliance (CWA) has recognized the Lake County Forest Preserves with two prestigious awards.
Oct 31, 2023 10:56 AM
The fall issue of our Horizons magazine is now available.
Oct 12, 2023 11:10 AM
In order to continue moving toward its 100-Year Vision to preserve and sustain Lake County's natural landscape and extend community outreach and education, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Sep 15, 2023 04:06 PM
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville received funding assistance to improve museum facilities through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources administered the program.
Sep 13, 2023 10:47 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves earned a prestigious award in the Best Green Practices category of an Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) contest.
Results: 106 Articles found.