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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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Mar 13, 2023 02:15 PM

Educators Ask Public for Help to Find Hawk

Environmental educators from the Lake County Forest Preserves are asking the public for assistance in locating a red-tailed hawk that has been missing after its home was vandalized at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods.

 
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Feb 10, 2023 09:07 AM

Additional Programs Offered in Spanish

The Forest Preserves recently hired a bilingual environmental educator as one strategy toward our objective to reach a broader audience.

 
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Jan 23, 2023 10:49 AM

New Director of Public Safety Hired

The Lake County Forest Preserves hired Ron Davis, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, as director of public safety to replace retiring John Tannahill.

 
 
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