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Nov 17, 2022 10:09 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves recently gave its General Offices and the Dunn Museum in Libertyville a landscaping makeover, thanks to a long-time supporter.
Nov 08, 2022 10:35 AM
Paul J. Hettich, a Lake County Forest Preserves ranger police officer, was inducted into the 2022 class of the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps National Hall of Fame.
Oct 10, 2022 10:32 AM
In response to growing community interest in controlling invasive species, the Lake County Forest Preserves developed a library of free resources that support efforts to eradicate common or European buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica).
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Sep 26, 2022 02:20 PM
Lake County's forest preserves are clean, safe and popular places to relax and enjoy nature, as rated by local residents in a countywide attitude and interest survey.
Sep 21, 2022 03:00 PM
An uptick in sightings of the federally endangered rusty patched bumble bee is creating a buzz in Lake County.
Sep 14, 2022 08:12 AM
Director of Education Nan Buckardt was recognized for her leadership in the area of natural resources. The Illinois Conservation Foundation Board of Directors inducted Buckardt into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.
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