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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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Nov 08, 2022 10:35 AM

Ranger Officer Earns Military Honor

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.

 
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Oct 10, 2022 10:32 AM

Educational Materials Teach Residents How to Remove Buckthorn

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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Fall 2022 Horizons Magazine

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

 
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Sep 26, 2022 02:20 PM

Residents Give High Marks to the Lake County Forest Preserves

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.

 
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Sep 21, 2022 03:00 PM

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Sightings Increase in Lake County

An uptick in sightings of the federally endangered rusty patched bumble bee is creating a buzz in Lake County.

 
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Sep 14, 2022 08:12 AM

Director Inducted into Outdoor Hall of Fame

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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Aug 12, 2022 09:27 AM

Exhibition Wins National Award

“Our Voice is Black History: Past, Present, Future,” a special exhibition that ran last year virtually and in-person at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville, recently earned national recognition.

 
 
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