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Scheduled network maintenance will take place Tuesday, December 10 from 6 am–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.
Jeff Goldberg
Dec 03, 2024 04:02 PM
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.
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.
Nov 26, 2024 03:00 PM
Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.
Nov 26, 2024 11:40 AM
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.
Nov 26, 2024 11:07 AM
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.
Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM
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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