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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


 

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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.

 
 
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SCHEDULED NETWORK MAINTENANCE 12/4

Scheduled network maintenance will take place Wednesday, December 3 from 3–11:59 pm. Temporary impact may affect your online interactive trail map experience. For assistance, call 847-367-6640 or email Forest-Preserves@LCFPD.org.

 
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Dec 03, 2024 04:02 PM

Wildlife Experts Monitor Swan at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve

The Lake County Forest Preserves is cooperating with Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation to keep a close watch on an injured mute swan at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.

 
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Forest Preserves Board Elects New Leadership

At a special meeting on Monday, December 2, the Board of Commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Board also elected Gina Roberts (District 4) to serve as vice president.

 
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Nov 26, 2024 03:00 PM

Read Winter Horizons Magazine

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

 
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Nov 26, 2024 11:40 AM

Where to Recycle your Christmas Tree

From holiday cheer to helping nature: recycle your tree. Give your Christmas tree a second life in your forest preserves. By recycling your real, undecorated tree, you help create wood chips for trails and landscaping that enhance the preserves.

 
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Nov 26, 2024 11:07 AM

Two Grants Fund New Brand Strategy for Lake Michigan Shoreline Preservation

The Lake County Forest Preserves secured two grants to develop a brand strategy for a collaborate initiative focused on preserving and managing natural features along a portion of the Lake Michigan shoreline.​

 
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Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM

Explore Hidden Gems with New Map and Guide

Discover more ways to connect with nature using Expand Your Experience, the new official map and guide to Lake County’s forest preserves.

 
 
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