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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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Blogs

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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Apr 28, 2023 12:48 PM

Lake Forest Academy Students Remove Buckthorn

When their Service Learning Day kicked off Thursday morning, the majority of the 65 participating Lake Forest Academy students participating did not know what buckthorn was or looked like.

 
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Part of Independence Grove Gains National Recognition

St. Francis Woods, located within Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, Illinois, has gained prestigious national recognition.

 
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Apr 20, 2023 10:11 AM

Lake County Forest Preserves Fishing Guide

Catch them if you can with the definitive guide to fishing in your Lake County Forest Preserves.

 
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Apr 11, 2023 10:10 AM

Spring 2023 Horizons Magazine

Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.

 
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Apr 04, 2023 11:03 AM

2,200 Pounds of Food and Toiletries Collected During Celebration

The Bess Bower Dunn Museum celebrated its five-year anniversary last week by offering free admission to visitors with the donation of a non-perishable food item or toiletry. Collected items benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry.

 
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Mar 15, 2023 03:44 PM

$11 Million Secured for Upper Des Plaines River Ecosystem Restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Chicago District received funding to restore native habitats and improve ecosystem services in the Upper Des Plaines River Watershed. The Lake County Forest Preserves is a partner in this project.

 
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Mar 15, 2023 01:07 PM

Missing Hawk Found Safe

After missing for five days, a red-tailed hawk, used for education programming, was found near its home at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods on Tuesday, March 14. He escaped from his home when it was vandalized.

 
 
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