Monday, May 6, 2013
The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold a native plant sale May 11-12, while SWALCO will sell compost bins and rain barrels May 11.
As you gear up for spring, you may want to stop by Independence Grove this weekend to pick up some essentials. The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold its 16th Annual Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. The event, which will serve as a fundraiser for the Forest Preserves' environmental education programs, will feature a variety of items, including: ferns, flowers, grasses, shrubs, trees and vines. The full list can be seen on the Lake County Forest Preserves website. According to Forest Preserves officials, "native plants thrive naturally in Lake County soil and water, requiring less time, effort and expense to maintain. They provide valuable food and shelter to native birds, butterflies and …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
From golf coordinator to lifeguard, the Lake County Forest Preserve District has a variety of job openings at area locations including Independence Grove, Ryerson Conservation Area and Brae Loch Golf Club.
Learn more about the Lake County Forest Preserve District at www.lcfpd.org.
Friday, February 8, 2013
There's plenty of snow now to get out and enjoy some winter sports at Lake County Forest Preserves around Vernon Hills and Libertyville.
Whether you're into cross-country skiing, sledding, ice skating or ice fishing, the Lake County Forest Preserves have you covered for winter sporting activities in the Vernon Hills and Libertyville area. Check out these forest preserve locations to learn more: For current winter sports conditions, call the LCFPD hotline at (847) 968-3235. Got a favorite spot? Tell us in the comments.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Lake County Forest Preserves announced the find Thursday.
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Thursday, January 31
During stream monitoring this past summer, Nick Huber and other ecologists of the Lake County Forest Preserves discovered several dozen Mississippi grass shrimp, Palaimonetes kadikensis, in a forest preserve along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County. Due to the fact that you can see right through them, this species is also commonly referred to as glass shrimp. At first sight, the ecologists did not recognize the inch-long crustaceans. It was clear that this find was something rare and exciting. After further collection parameters were determined, Huber and his team confirmed it was safe to remove two specimens for identification in their laboratory. Aquatic insect identification requires equipment with high-powered magnification …
A bald eagle was spotted on Tuesday at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Have you seen any bald eagles flying around Lake County lately? If you have, you're not alone. The Lake County Forest Preserves shared a photo on their Facebook page Tuesday of a bald eagle that was spotted in a tree at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Commenters on that photo reported seeing bald eagles in other places, too, including at Route 173 and Kilbourne, and near Gregg's Landing in Vernon Hills. Even more sightings were reported when the photo was shared on the Grayslake Patch Facebook page. One reader said she saw a bald eagle in Lake Zurich on Jan. 27. Another said she spotted one in Lake Villa last week, while another reader said she saw a bald eagle in Gurnee on Monday. Mark Hurley, an environmental educator…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Trees are chipped and used to make trails.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Don’t send your Christmas tree to the landfill, drop it off at a Lake County Forest Preserve site for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and for landscaping at forest preserves throughout Lake County. Bring your tree to a drop-off site at one of the following forest preserves, open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset: Only undecorated, real Christmas trees can be accepted; no yard waste. Commercial drop-offs are prohibited.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Select trails will be open for extended hours starting Nov. 4.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some brisk evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville, and along a 1.65-mile hilly, scenic section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Though regular preserve hours are 6:30 a.m. to sunset, starting Sunday, Nov. 4, the illuminated trails and adjacent parking lots will remain open after sunset until 9 p.m., daily through Saturday, March 9, 2013. Bicycle and equestrian traffic is not permitted on the lighted trails after sunset. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. To access the lighted trails, park at Lakewood's Winter Sports Area located on …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Nearby trails this year include the Des Plaines River Trail in Libertyville, Vernon Hills.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Let's get walking!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
CLC and Lake County Forest Preserves sponsor nature activities and environmental education events.
It has been 42 years since the first Earth Day laid the foundation for a global environmental movement. Here in Lake County, Earth Day has turned into Earth Week with loads of nature activities and educational opportunities. There are events every day of Earth Week at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and at Lake County Forest Preserve sites. April 15 Spring Celebration at Ryerson Woods, from 1 to 4 p.m. with sheep shearing, herding, hikes and games. April 16 Playdate with Nature at Fox River Preserve and Marina in Barrington, from 4 to 5 p.m. Children can build forts, hunt for critters and satisfy their curiosity. April 17 Photography for All Ages at Rollins Savanna in Grayslake, from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn the basics on how to take …
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Lake County Forest Preserves has moved its offices to 1899 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Lake County Forest Preserve has consolidated its eight offices that were scattered around Lake County and moved staff to a central location in Libertyville. The new general offices at 1899 W. Winchester Rd. opened Monday and houses nearly 100 Forest Preserve staff responsible for administration, planning, natural resources, land acquisition, public information, education and registration, as well as a public meeting room. The Lake County Discovery Museum will also move to this location in the near future. Work groups will be moved to the new location over the next two weeks. The full move is expected to be completed by November 4. In February 2010, the Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 6.59 acres and an …
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