horizons quarterly // spring 2013

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, EDUCATION AND RECREATION

QUARTERLY spring 2013 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2

H O R I Z O N S

A MESSAGE from BOARD of COMMISSIONERS

PRESIDENT

Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire

VICE PRESIDENT

Linda Pedersen, Antioch

TREASURER

S. Michael Rummel, Lake Forest

ASSISTANT TREASURER

Carol Calabresa, Libertyville

Pat Carey, Grayslake Steve Carlson, Gurnee Bonnie Thomson Carter, InglesideMary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Bill Durkin, Waukegan Sandra Hart, Lake BluffDiane Hewitt, WaukeganAaron Lawlor, Vernon Hills Steven W. Mandel, Highland ParkAudrey H. Nixon, North ChicagoDiana O’Kelly, MundeleinBrent Paxton, Zion Nick Sauer, Lake BarringtonDavid B. Stolman, Buffalo GroveCraig Taylor, Lake Zurich Tom Weber, Lake VillaTerry Wilke, Round Lake Beach

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tom Hahn

HORIZONS VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2 Spring 2013

EDITOR Kara Martin [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING Allison Frederick

PHOTOGRAPHY

Kim Karpeles, Chip Williams

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES HOTLINE: 847–968–3335

ANN B. MAINE PRESIDENT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

more than 30,000 acres are protected by the lake county forest preserves.

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Photo and videos are periodically taken of people participating in Forest Preserve District programs and activities. All persons registering for Forest Preserve District programs/activities or using Forest Preserve property thereby agree that any photo or video taken by the Forest Preserve District may be used by the District for promotional purposes including its website, promotional videos, brochures, fliers and other publications without additional, prior notice or permission and without compensation to the participant.

Reflecting on the past two years, I am impressed by how much we have accom-plished, and honored to have been chosen by my fellow Commissioners to continue to lead the Lake County Forest Preserves. Looking forward, I will continue to focus my efforts on completing and extending popular multi-use trail systems, restoring wetlands, prairies and forests and opening new preserves throughout the county. I’m happy to report that 2013 is already a strong year for preservation, and exciting things are happening with regional trails.

As part of a long-range effort, an addition to Pine Dunes in northern Lake County will help connect seven neighboring preserves, creating a network of natural lands and regional trail systems. The new land creates the opportunity for extensive public access improvements and wetland restoration efforts, and was selected to receive wetland mitigation funds by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Of greatest note is the potential for a connection between the Millennium Trail and the 31-mile Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT), which runs almost the complete length of the county from just south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border to Deerfield.

As this issue’s feature on page eight outlines, improvements to the Millennium Trail have been proceeding swiftly throughout the county, including trail extensions and several new underpasses, allowing safe travel across major roads.

Regional trail corridors and associated greenways such as the Millennium Trail and the DPRT provide uninterrupted wildlife habitat, natural flood protection, improved regional transit and places for outdoor recreation. Ultimately, they help create future livable communities, contributing to the health and welfare of our region and its residents. I invite you to come sample the results of our work this spring. In addition, check out the leading story in this issue for help in planning outdoor adventures for your child this summer. Summer Camp programs are sprinkled throughout the county, so you’re sure to find something nearby.

Amidst all this activity, we say goodbye to our Executive Director, Tom Hahn, Finance Director, Bonnie McLeod, and Development Director, Mike Fenelon, each retiring this spring. Together they represent 60 years of experience working alongside the Board, Forest Preserve employees and Lake County residents to further our mission, protecting invaluable resources and providing a strong balance between conservation and recreation in preserves throughout the county. I hope you will join me in wishing them well as they embark on new horizons.

On the cover: ruby-throated hummingbird

Sneak some learning into your child’s summer adventures. Our Summer Camps meet the summer wishes of kids and parents alike, offering a wide variety of topics, from art to the ecology of fishing. Our highly trained education staff is experienced in supervision, safety techniques, and activity development.

Research has demonstrated that time spent in nature fosters the healthy development of children. Most of our camps are held completely outdoors,

and those that aren’t have components outside. Outdoor play helps children manage stress and become resilient. Natural spaces stimulate children’s limitless imaginations and foster creativity. Children who connect with nature may be more inventive and better problem-solvers due to the hands-on learning that local nature provides. Camp provides children with a safe, positive environment, which helps children grow.

Summer is right around the corner, and more than 10 million children in the United States are preparing for the experience of a lifetime—summer camp.

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connecting campers to lake county’s cultural and natural resources

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FOUR NEw CAMPSWe are offering four new camps this summer based on camper suggestions, featuring campers’ favorite activities as well as some new ones. From tug-of-war with invasive species to tracking wildlife, each camp is an exciting adventure!

Explore and Restore—Campers will discover secrets of Lake County’s three major habitats—woodlands, wetlands and prairies. See what happens when nature is out of balance. Learn and practice restoration techniques and identify invasive plants. Campers will become stewards of the earth by helping to return these special places to healthier habitats.

Discovering Dinosaurs—Dig into Lake County’s prehistoric history. Discover how big dinosaurs were (or how small!), what they ate and how they lived. Learn about the scientists who study them and what museums do with all those bones. We’ll do a mock dig for real fossils, create a fossil cast to take home and much more.

Family Camp—This camp is for all those caregivers who want to do what the kids get to do. Join us for insect netting, hiking, paddling and exploration outdoors. Resident sandhill cranes, bald eagles and beautiful patches of savanna make Fox River Forest Preserve an exciting location to explore. Create lifelong memories at this special camp created for families.

Skulls, Scat and Tracks—It’s not always easy to view wildlife in action. However, signs of animal activity are everywhere if you know how to look. This camp helps young explorers hone observation skills while interpreting signs that wildlife leaves behind.

UNLEASH THE ARTIST wITHINOur art camps go beyond painting and drawing. In addition to common artistic mediums, art campers will explore mediums such as Japanese origami, weaving and dyeing with natural materials, impromptu theatre, art history and more.

HISTORY COMES ALIVEDon’t overlook our history camps—they’re not your average lessons. Obsessed with dinosaurs? Try our new Discovering Dinosaurs camp where you’ll dig for real fossils. Don’t dig dinos? Become a History Detective! Examine documents and investigate facts to piece together clues from Lake County’s historical mysteries. Younger campers can become Pint-sized Farmers. We’ll look at magnificent machinery, plant crops and even meet a farm animal or two along the way.

Looking for a full-day camp? Return to the 1830s and experience life as an early settler in Lake County at Heritage Camp. Don’t miss out; our Heritage Camp rotates annually between Lake County Pioneers, Native Americans and French Voyageurs, and Prehistoric Lake County. The next chance to step into the shoes of an early settler won’t be until 2016.


FRESH TOPICS FOR YEARS OF FUNOur camp topics vary each year, so your camper may attend camps from ages 4 through 15 without repeating a subject. For each camp season, however, the topic for each camp remains the same no matter the location. Therefore, we encourage you to register your child for one camp session per topic, per season only, to allow for greater service to the community.

ADVENTURES IN NATUREYounger generations spend more time with their cell phones and earbuds than listening for the sounds of birdcalls and frog croaks. Through insect netting, exploration, nature-based crafts and exciting games, our nature camps stimulate children’s limitless imaginations and foster creativity. Rediscover nature through your child’s eyes on a wildlife safari with Knee-high Naturalists. Uncover mysteries of the green world as Young Naturalists. Explore in the water, above ground and underground as an Eco Adventurer.

Our full-day nature camps pair natural science concepts with outdoor recreation activities to make learning fun. Adventures in Nature campers learn outdoor skills, such as paddling, biking and wilderness survival. Fishing campers explore the watery world fish inhabit and learn the skills, techniques and lures needed to catch them.

wEATHER-SAFE FACILITIESIt’s rare, but due to the outdoor setting of many camps and the unpredictability of Mother Nature, some sessions may be canceled when inclement weather strikes. Bonner Heritage Farm, Greenbelt Cultural Center, Lake County Discovery Museum, Lakewood Forest Preserve and Ryerson Woods all have indoor facilities. Camps held at these locations are less likely to be canceled due to the weather.

Among these locations, we’d like to highlight a lesser-known gem: Greenbelt Cultural Center, a multi-purpose facility designed with help from the public. The Cultural Center’s mission is to provide a place for the community to gather and learn about the relationship between culture and the natural world. This mission comes to life during Summer Camp season. A surprising array of birds, wildflowers and landscapes are found in this island of green in Lake County’s most urban area, and the amenities are clean, safe and well designed. If you haven’t already, check it out!

LEARN MOREwe hope to see you this summer! Register online at LCFPD/camps or by calling us at 847-968-3321. Partial scholarships are available in the case of financial hardship. To apply, complete the form online or visit our General Offices in Libertyville or the welcome Center at Ryerson Conservation Area.

6 HORIZONS QUARTERLY SPRING 2013

PRESERVENEWSFOREST PRESERVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES

Tom Hahn has made a career of acquiring and preserving land to protect nature and provide open space for people to enjoy. For 14 years he has worked with the Forest Preserve Board, staff and Lake County residents to overwhelm-ingly pass several majority bond referendums, helping shape the Lake County landscape by adding approximately 10,000 acres of land and creating 15 new preserves. Hahn joined the District in 1999 as head of Land Preservation, and was promoted to Executive Director in 2005. He will retire in March 2013.

“Not many people can say their career work has had such a positive effect on so many aspects of life in Lake County,” stated Hahn.

“The Forest Preserve land holdings have a value that is incalculable—I know that Lake County residents and the Board share my views on the importance of these holdings and will continue to be excellent stewards of this incredible resource.”

VOLUNTEERS PRESERVE AND RESTORE DIVERSITY

Did you know there are more endangered species in Lake County than in all other counties in the state? Preserving our rich diversity means more than simply acquiring land—we must reduce the inevi-table impact that accompanies development, such as invasion of non-native species and loss of cleansing fires. You can help by joining a volunteer workday this spring. Workdays happen on weekends and typically involve pulling invasive garlic mustard or spreading native seed. For details, call 847-968-3324 or visit LCFPD.org/volunteer.

SPRING BURN SEASON

March and April will be busy months for our burn crew, as they conduct controlled fires to revive natural areas. Before Illinois was settled, wildfires were critical to the survival of some plant communities. The need still exists, but wildfires that swept the countryside have been replaced with controlled burns managed by staff professionals. By mid-April, the program ends in order to protect wildlife such as birds beginning to nest and snakes emerg-ing from hibernation. For current information about controlled burns, visit our website at LCFPD.org/burninfo or call 847-968-3293.

EXPANDED PARKING AT FORT SHERIDAN

In response to increased preserve use, parking at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve (Highland Park) will increase to 100 spaces by June 2013. The lakefront, accessed by Gilgare Lane, will have an additional 40 gravel parking spaces, and 20 spaces will be added to the Fort Sheridan Cemetery lot accessed by Sheridan Road. Automated solar-powered gates will also be installed at both entrances.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Let the beauty of the natural world inspire your creativity. Share your nature photos with us at Flickr.com/groups/LCFPD.


SPRING TRAIL ALERTS

Although spring brings warmer trail-going weather, it also brings increased rainfall and snow melt, putting trails at greater risk for flooding. After submerged sections dry, maintenance crews are quick to regrade and repair any water damage. For the latest trail closings, see LCFPD.org or follow us on Facebook.com/LCFPD.

ALMOND MARSH ROOKERY OBSERVATION

Welcome herons, cormorants and hooded mergansers back to Lake County this spring at Almond Marsh heron rookery (Gray-slake). Almond Marsh is open Saturdays, April–June, 8 am–noon (except Memorial Day weekend) for observation. Lake County Audubon will be on hand Saturday, April 6, with bird books, binoculars to lend and refreshments while supplies last.

PELICANS IN LAKE COUNTY

Typically rare in Lake County, Ameri-can white pelicans have been seen for the past several years at Lake Marie Forest Preserve (Antioch) and other nearby lakes as they move through the area early in the season. One of the largest regularly occuring North American birds, the white pelican’s wingspan reaches nine feet or more.

wATER CONNECTS LAKE COUNTY

Lake County is aptly named—besides bordering Lake Michigan to the east, it is home to over 170 lakes and rivers, 400 miles of streams and thousands of acres of wetlands. Discover the impor-tance of freshwater and the need for sustainable management of this precious resource—join us this year as we celebrate water with educational and recreational programs on the theme. Explore water ecosystems, join a paddling class and learn how you can help address water quality. See calendar for details.

TROUT SEASON OPENS

Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda opens for rainbow trout fishing on Saturday, April 6, following the release of roughly 600 pounds of fish. Trout season is a biannual event conducted in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. To participate, anglers ages 16 and over must have an Illinois fishing license and inland trout stamp. Proceeds from stamp sales help fund the stocking program.

Looking forward to fishing this summer? Be sure to get your hands on our free Fishing Guide full of fantastic angling spots. More than one dozen lakes and ponds are profiled with directions, detailed bottom maps and illustrations of the fish to seek: LCFPD.org/fishing.


DROUGHT AND MAPLE SYRUP

The sustained drought in our region will impact the annual Maple Syrup Hikes at Ryerson Woods this spring, as sugar maple trees produce less sap. Severe drought causes stunted growth, leading to smaller leaves that turn color and drop earlier than usual in the fall. The tree’s food, sap, is produced in the leaves. With smaller leaves and a shorter sap production season, there will be less sap in our buckets, resulting in less maple syrup. Hikes will continue, but to ensure tree health, we will be tapping fewer trees.

DEER EXCLOSURES HELP ASSESS HABITAT HEALTH

Deer are an important part of Lake County’s natural areas. But in some preserves, deer are so numerous that habitats have become unbalanced. To help measure the impact deer have on habitat, our wildlife biologists have installed “deer exclosures” at several preserves. Deer can’t get into these fenced-off areas, but squirrels, woodchucks and other plant eaters can. In nearby areas, deer roam free. We compare plants in both areas to assess how deer affect the number and variety of plants. To see an exclo-sure, visit Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods). Plan your visit for the spring, when differences are most apparent.

For help identifying plants in and around the exclosure, download our mobile app and check out the spring ID it! section, which features wildflowers. Available for free in the Apple App Store or Android Play Store—search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”

NATIVE PLANT, RAIN BARREL & COMPOST BIN SALE

Prepare your wish list of native plants and visit our 16th annual Native Plant Sale this Mother’s Day weekend at Independence Grove, May 11–12. Native plants require less watering, less fertilizer and are guaranteed to thrive in local gardens. Native flowering species also provide an abundance of nectar and attract wildlife, such as butterflies and songbirds. Choose from more than 60 varieties of flowers and grasses. Plants are restocked on Sunday morning. Proceeds from the sale benefit our envi-ronmental education programs.

Rain barrels and compost bins will be available for purchase—one day only, Saturday, May 11 from 9 am–3 pm. The sale is sponsored by SWALCO and the Stormwater Management Commission. These practices benefit your backyard, community and beyond. Rain barrels reuse stormwater from roof-tops and divert water from storm drains, decreasing the impact of runoff to streams and minimizing sewer overflows during heavy rainfall.

In addition to creating nutrient rich soil for yards and gardens, composting at home means you’ll dispose of less material, diverting a large percent-age of waste from our landfills. Compost can also reduce the amount of water needed and helps improve resistance to both plant diseases and insect pests.

Visit LCFPD.org/plantsale for a complete plant list and details regarding the barrels and bins.


GREAT GOLF OUTINGS AT THUNDERHAwK

Our exceptional golf facilities and professional staff combine to make each outing a success. We offer packages for groups as small as 20, as large as 250, and at prices to fit any budget. Tailor the event to your needs and tastes with a wide assortment of food, beverages and appe-tizers to choose from—you name it.Outings include premium golf with cart, bag drop service, complimen-tary driving range use, 30-minute group golf clinic, event setup and scoring, and experienced assistance from start to finish. Call our event staff at 847-968-3100 or email Alex Eichman: [email protected].

GOLF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Develop and expand your golf skills with instructional programs taught by our PGA and LPGA staff. Group, individual and junior lessons are available throughout the season for all skill levels at Countryside Golf Club and ThunderHawk Golf Club. Call 847-968-3100, or visit LCFPD.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER

Nested in harmony with nature and surrounded by 597 acres of wet-lands, prairies and oak groves, this expansive facility offers a spectacu-lar setting for your special event with panoramic views of Greenbelt Forest Preserve.

Our modern indoor facility and outdoor spaces provide picturesque settings for rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions, quinceañeras, anniversary parties, reunions, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties and more. Visit LCFPD.org/specialevents or call 847-968-3477.

GREEN GIFTS CREATE A LASTING LEGACY

Honor a loved one, mark an anniversary, or welcome a child or grandchild into the world while helping protect and preserve open space in your Forest Preserves. Donate a tree or bench through the Preservation Foundation’s Green Gifts program, and your tax-deductible gift will create a lasting legacy for your family and for all of Lake County. To learn more about Green Gifts, contact Katherine Hart, Resource Development Manager, at [email protected] or 847-968-3438. Learn more at ThePreservationFoundation.org.

FLOwER POwER

Color is one method flowers use to attract insects and other pollina-tors—visit our Native Plant Sale this Mother’s Day weekend to find native plants in hues to boost your butterflies, harbor more humming-birds or bring in the beneficial bees (see facing, left for details, or visit LCFPD.org/plantsale).


Featured Preserve MILLENNIUM TRAIL & GREENWAY

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FOREST PRESERVE

DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL Planned section

GRAND ILLINOIS TRAIL Planned (Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources)

MIDDLEFORK GREENwAY Planned

MILLENNIUM TRAIL Planned section

FORT HILL TRAIL Planned (L.C. Division of Transportation)

MCCLORY TRAIL/ NORTH SHORE PATH (L.C. Division of Transportation)

Today, more than 20 miles of the Millennium Trail are open to the delight of hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers. A 9.25-mile section

from Lakewood north to Singing Hills is open to equestrians too. The trail winds through nine different preserves comprising thousands of scenic acres.

Trail users are benefiting from a major Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) road improvement project in Wauconda. As part of the project, two new tunnels and paved sections of the Millennium Trail are now open at Lakewood, connecting the Millennium Trail to Lakewood and the Fort Hill Trail and carrying the trail under Route 176 on either side of Fairfield Road. These tunnels provide safe crossing for

trail users while clearing the way for road widening and intersection improvements. Road construction will continue through 2014.

An underpass at Grand Avenue just west of Route 45 (near Lindenhurst) will be complete this summer. The underpass is part of the trail extension to provide safe access from Fourth Lake to Bonner Heritage Farm and McDonald Woods. The underpass is 80% funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

A $200,000 grant was received from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the Marl Flat to Wilson Road section of the Millennium Trail, with construction planned for this summer. Together with a tunnel planned for Wilson Road, this will complete the trail from Mundelein to Round Lake.

Elsewhere, lands have been purchased to build the route through northern Lake County, linking to the DPRT in Wadsworth. A major addition to Pine Dunes near the Wisconsin border was approved by the Board last fall. An easement would allow future preserve trails to extend to Old U.S. Highway 41 and link to a planned IDOT trail along Russell Road.

This addition would eventually help connect seven neighboring preserves and two regional trails. Such a complex network of connected open spaces would provide vital and diverse habitat for a variety of plants and animals, and a rare opportunity to create a regional trail system that offers miles of continuous trail travel through the county.

For trail maps and construction updates, visit LCFPD.org.

The planned 35-mile Millennium Trail is a vital trail corridor designed to connect central, western and northern Lake County. When tied with neighboring Lake County trails, like the Fort Hill Trail, North Shore Bike Path, Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT) and the McClory Trail, it becomes part of a spectacular system linking residential areas to parks, forest preserves, schools and business districts.


2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Forest Fitness Fast-paced weekly hikes provide one hour of heart-pumping exercise in a friendly group atmosphere.

2–3, 9–10, 16–17 Maple Syrup Hikes Learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples. Everyone gets a taste. Program is also available as a school or scout field trip, call 847-968-3321 for details.

2 walk with a Naturalist One-hour guided nature hike. Explore a new preserve each month.

3 Young Artists—Picasso and Cubism Explore works by Pablo Picasso and try your hand at Cubism.

4 Scout Monday—wildlife Conservation Join us to fulfill the Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop or Academics Pin requirements on this day off school.

6 Small Discoveries—woolly Mammoths & Mighty Mastodons Explore the mysterious megafauna (giant animals) of the Ice Age—many of which lived right here in Lake County.

8 Turtle Tales Join us for a storytime with movement, songs and surprises.

s 12 Hikin’ Tykes—water Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) for you and your preschool child.

13 Ryerson Reads—1493: Uncovering the New world Discuss Charles Mann’s book about the biological and technological exchange between Europe and the New World.

14 For the Love of Nature...& Healthy Children Experience how multi-sensory nature connections help young children develop healthy, happy brains and bodies.

17 Young Artists—Dali and Surrealism Explore Salvador Dali and create your own masterpiece.

s 19 A Rainbow Pot O’ Gold The mystery of rainbows is solved through kid-friendly experiments and a craft. Hike the farm to find nature’s pot o’ gold.

20 Small Discoveries—Paint Me a Picture Learn about primary colors and how to mix paints to make different hues. Then, make a colorful work of art.

Saturdays, 8–9 am, see website for weekly locations: LCFPD.org/FF. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents. No registration required.

First three weekends in March. Hikes every half-hour from 12:30–2:30 pm. Ryerson Woods. All ages. $6. Children 3 and under, FREE.

Saturday, 9–10 am, Raven Glen (West). Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents. No registration required.

Sunday, 2–3 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children ages 7–10. $5 residents/$7 nonresidents.

Belt Loop: 10–11 am; Academics Pin: 11:30 am–12:30 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Cub Scouts. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child.

Friday, 10–10:30 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Independence Grove —Visitors Center. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$1 child resident, $7 adult/$2 child nonresident.

Wednesday, 7:30–9 pm, Ryerson Woods—Brushwood. Adults, children ages 12 and up. $15, $10 Friends of Ryerson Woods Members.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Preschoolers, with an adult. FREE. No registration required. A “Leave No Child Inside” initiative.

Sunday, 2–3 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children ages 7–10. $5 residents/$7 nonresidents.

Tuesday, 10–11 am, Bonner Heritage Farm. Children ages 3 and up, with an adult. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.



SPRING CALENDARRegistration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated. For detailed program descriptions, specific meeting locations, directions and registration visit LCFPD.org or call 847–968–3321.For updates outside of normal business hours, call 847-968-3113.

water Connects Lake County Join us this year as we celebrate water with educational and recreational programs on the theme. Explore water ecosystems, join a paddling class, and learn how you can help address water quality. Discover the importance of freshwater and the need for conservation and sustainable management of this precious resource.

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20 Homeschool Companion—Rocks & Minerals Learn the difference between rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and hike to see which we have in Lake County.

21 Emerald Ash Borer 101 Join The Morton Arboretum for coffee, snacks and the latest scientific information on EAB management for your home.

21 Greenbelt Mini Explorers—Potawatomi Play Make a canoe and explore Potawatomi food, clothing and shelter.

24 Outdoor Skills —Knots Know how to tie the right knot for the right situation.

24 Look, Learn, Create—Mucha and Art Nouveau Learn about the art of Alphonse Mucha (featured in our temporary exhibit) and make your own Art Nouveau piece.

24 Little Hikers —Eggs Discover the diversity of eggs while exploring outdoors.

25–28 Spring Break Fun Stop by the Lake County Discovery Museum during spring break for an afternoon of special activities and crafts.

26 Playdate with Nature Unstructured play in nature has been proven to be healthy and beneficial to children of all ages. Fun for adults, too!

s30 Lake County’s Big Bird—Sandhill Cranes Join us to learn more about these majestic birds, their habitat needs, breeding patterns and personality traits.

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4 Greenbelt Mini Explorers—Hop into Spring Join us for stories and activities that celebrate the arrival of spring.

6, 13, 20, 27 Forest Fitness One hour of heart-pumping exercise in a friendly group atmosphere.


6, 9 Emerald Ash Borer 101 Join The Morton Arboretum for coffee, snacks and the latest scientific information on EAB management for your home.

7 Kingbird Highway: A Year in the Life of an Extreme Birder Discuss Kenn Kaufman's memoir with historian Joel Greenberg. Chronicles Kaufman’s "big year."

Wednesday, 10 am–12 pm, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. Children ages 4–15. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

Thursday, 7–8:30 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. FREE. No registration required.

Thursday, 10–11 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children ages 3–5, with an adult. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

Sunday, 10 am–12 pm, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. Adults, children ages 8 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

Sunday, 2–3 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. Children ages 7–10. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

Sunday, 2–3:30 pm, Ryerson Woods. Children ages 5–7, with an adult. $5 adult/$1 child residents, $7 adult/$2 child nonresidents.

Monday–Thursday, 12–2 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. Children ages 3–12, with an adult. Activities included with Museum admission. No registration required.

Tuesday, 2:15 pm, Lakewood—Shelter C. Children of all ages, caregivers. FREE. No registration required. A “Leave No Child Inside” initiative.

Saturday, 7:30–9 am, Rollins Savanna—Drury Lane Lot. Adults, children ages 8 and up. $5 adult/$1 child residents, $7 adult/$2 child nonresidents.

Thursday, 10–11 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children ages 3–5, with an adult. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

Saturdays, 8–9 am, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/FF. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents. No registration required.

Saturday, 9–10 am, Lyons Woods. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents. No registration required.

6: 9:30–11 am, Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center. 9: 2–3:30 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. FREE. No registration required.

Sunday, 2–3 pm, Ryerson Woods —Brushwood. Adults, children ages 12 and up. $10, $8 Friends of Ryerson Woods Members.

Registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated.

For detailed program descriptions, specific meeting locations, directions and registration visit LCFPD.org or call 847–968–3321.For updates outside of normal business hours, call 847-968-3113.


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EARTH wEEKA week of free nature programs in honor of Earth Day (April 22). Celebrate spring, learn about ecology, join a nature walk or lend a hand to help save the planet by joining a special volunteer workday.

All programs are FREE. All ages. No registration required.

SAT 20 Volunteer workday Help restore native habitat and allow native wildflowers to flourish by removing invasive garlic mustard. Bring work gloves.

9 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center.

SUN 21 watershed Cleanup Benefits All Everywhere you walk is a watershed. Keep-ing watersheds litter-free benefits all living things. Find out more—drop in to clean the lakes’ shores at Lakewood. Bring work gloves.

10 am–12 pm, Lakewood—Shelter C.

SUN 21 Spring Celebration Celebrate spring with nature walks, crafts, games and sheep shearing and herding demonstrations.

1–4 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center.

MON 22 Rainwater: Flushing for the Future From harvesting rainwater for toilet flushing to the water permeable parking lot, get inspired by the water saving features at the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center.

4–5 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center.

TUE 23 Beaver Cove Exploration What’s their tail used for? How do they see underwater? Learn how beavers survive by hiking to a beaver den and making a craft.

4–5 pm, Independence Grove—North Bay.

wED 24 Buckthorn Busters Grab your work gloves and lend a hand in maintaining the health of Independence Grove. Individuals as well as school and scout groups encouraged.

10 am–2 pm, Independence Grove —North Bay.

wED 24 Dragonfly Discovery Learn about the life cycle of dragonflies and then scoop the pond to study these critters up close.

4–5 pm, Wright Woods.

THU 25 water Play & Pond Scooping Play with water while creating art. Scoop for pond critters and see what you catch. Experience the wonders of water.

4–5 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center.

FRI 26 A Fishy Scavenger Hunt Celebrate Earth Week with a free scavenger hunt adventure. You will learn about our amazing fishy friends and what we can do to help them.

4–5 pm, Nippersink—Shelter A.

s9 Hikin’ Tykes—Frogs & Toads Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) for you and your preschool child.

10 Habitat walk for Seniors Explore many of the different habitats of Lake County, learning as you walk. Walks are paced to the group’s ability.

10 Small Discoveries—Digging for Dinosaurs Become a paleontologist as you dig for fossils, make fossil casts, create a dinosaur mask and more.


s 13 Aquatic Mammals Discover the amazing adaptations of four mammals living in the waters of Lake County. Wear shoes that can get wet.

14 Look, Learn, Create—Picasso and Cubism Explore works by Pablo Picasso and try your hand at Cubism.

14 woodcock walk Join us for a peek at the odd courtship flight and call of the male American Woodcock, a fascinating bird of Lake County.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$1 child resident, $7 adult/$2 child nonresident.

Wednesday, 9–10:30 am, Rollins Savanna—Washington Street lot. Seniors. FREE. No registration required.



Saturday, 10–11:30 am, Van Patten Woods—Shelter A. All ages. $5 adult/$1 child residents, $7 adult/$2 child nonresidents.


Sunday, 7–8:30 pm, Cuba Marsh. Adults, children ages 8 and up. $6 adult/$1 child residents, $8 adult/$2 child nonresidents.

Watch for garlic mustard emerging in early spring. This species is one of the most aggressive invasive plants in Lake County. The speed at which is grows in spring is worth observing—it’s one of the reasons this species is so successful in out-competing native plants. Join a restoration workday to learn this plant and help save the wildflowers by removing it root and all.


17 Homeschool Companion—Modern Masters Join other homeschoolers to take a closer look at our temporary exhibit Modern Masters and learn about modern art through hands-on activities.

17 Families Exploring —Nature’s wonders Trek two miles through various habitats to discover the wonders of nature.

18, 23 The Midwestern Native Garden Author Charlotte Adelman presents native alternatives to common nonnative plants. Discover the perfect plants for your yard, as well as butterflies and hummingbirds.

18 The Art of Chagall: Paintings, Mosaics, Stained Glass Art historian and professor Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur examines the distinctive style and themes of Marc Chagall.

s20 Helping our Frog Friends Why do our local frogs need protection? Learn about threats to frog populations and take an active role in conservation.

20 Free Access Cart Tours—Signs of Spring Guided cart hike for Lake County residents with mobility issues.

21, 24 Free Bird walks Join an Audubon Society-led walk. Bring binoculars.

24 Small Discoveries—Printmaking Explore the art of printmaking with a variety of fun techniques.

s25 Full Moon Paddle Watch the sunset and moonrise from your canoe or kayak.

s27 Paddle with a Naturalist Join an environmental educator for a two-hour paddle where you’ll explore what nature reveals. Experience required.

27 walk on the wildflower Side Uncover the secrets of wildflowers. Learn the folklore and healing powers they hold.

27 Phenology & Photography Outdoor workshop combines a staff naturalist’s insight with technical tips from a professional photographer.

28 Look, Learn, Create—Duchamp and Dadaism Discover Dadaism, Marcel Duchamp, and why a pipe is not a pipe.

s28 Frog walk Learn the lifestyle of these vocal amphibians and their role as environmental indicators. Wear shoes that can get wet.

Wednesday, 10 am–12 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. Children ages 5–12. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents, includes child’s Museum admission. No program fee for chaperones.

Wednesday, 6:30–8 pm, McDonald’s Woods. All ages. $6 adult/$1 child residents, $8 adult/$2 child nonresidents.

18: 7–8 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center, or 23: 7–8 pm, Independence Grove. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

Thursday, 6–7 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. Adults. CPDUs available. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents. Teachers: Stay an extra hour for a related teacher training.

Saturday, 6:30–8 pm, Grant Woods —Monaville Road entrance, Shelter A. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.

Saturday, 9:30–11:30 am, Lakewood—Winter Sports Area. All ages. FREE. Registration required.

21: 8 am, Fort Sheridan; 24: 7:30 am, Middlefork Savanna. All ages. Follow the signs.


Thursday, 7–9 pm, Van Patten Woods. Adults, children ages 12 and up. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.

Saturday, 9–11 am, Independence Grove—Des Plaines River. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. $13 residents, $18 nonresidents. Includes equipment rental.

Saturday, 10–11:30 am, Wright Woods. Adults, children ages 8 and up. $5 adult/$1 child residents, $7 adult/$2 child nonresidents.

Saturday, 1–4 pm, Ethel’s Woods. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents.


Sunday, 6:30–8 pm, Sedge Meadow—Des Plaines River Trail, Wadsworth Road. Families, children ages 6 and up. $6 adult/$1 child residents, $8 adult/$2 child nonresidents.



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Spring peepers were once very common, but are now rare in Lake County. Listen for their high-pitched “peep-peeper” call in southern woodlands and on rainy nights, which sounds like sleigh bells when many peepers chorus at once.

4, 11, 18 Forest Fitness One hour of heart-pumping exercise in a friendly group atmosphere.

4 Bilingual (Spanish/English) Nature Hike One-hour guided bilingual nature hike.


4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 18, 19, 22 Free Bird walks May is the month for songbirds. Join us for staff and Audubon Society-led walks. All ages. Bring binoculars. Follow the signs.

4 Voyageurs of Little Fort Paddle the lake in our giant canoe and learn about Lake County’s fur trade in 1740 and the lives of the Voyageurs.

5 Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Tours Learn more about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his restored family home.

7 Mommy Kiss My Hand Celebrate Mother’s Day with a story, hike for raccoon tracks, and make a craft for mom.

8 Small Discoveries—Springtime Stories Celebrate the arrival of spring with stories, crafts and more.


11 Scout Saturday—Boy Scouts Learn about and observe the birds that live in and migrate through Lake County as you earn your Merit Badge.

s 11 Quickstart Canoe Intro to paddling in a tandem canoe on flatwater. We’ll cover the basics: attire, safety, and efficient strokes.

s 11–12 Native Plant, Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale Planting native species, using rain barrels and practicing composting are eco-friendly practices that benefit your home, community and pocketbook.

12 Look, Learn, Create—Dali and Surrealism Explore works by Salvador Dali and create your own masterpiece.

s 14 Hikin’ Tykes—Canoe Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) for you and your preschool child.

Saturdays, 8–9 am, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/FF. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents. No registration required.

Saturday, 9–10 am, Lyons Woods. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

Saturday, 9–10 am, Half Day—Shelter A. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents. No registration required.

4: 7 am, Ryerson Woods; 5: 7 am, Ryerson Woods; 8: 7:30 am, Fort Sheridan; 11: 7 am, Oak Spring Road Canoe Launch; 12: 7 am, Old School; 18: 7 am, Ryerson Woods; 19: 7 am, Ryerson Woods; 22: 7 am, Cuba Marsh & 7:30 am, McDonald Woods.

Saturday, 1–2:30 pm, Van Patten Woods—Canoe Launch. Adults, families with children ages 4 and up. $7 residents, $10 nonresidents.

Sunday, 11 am–12 pm, 1–2 pm & 2:30–3:30 pm. Adlai E. Stevenson Home. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

Tuesday, 10–11 am, Nippersink. Children ages 3–6, with an adult. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult, $2.50 child.


Saturday, 8 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods—Cabins. Boy Scouts. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents.

Saturday, 9 am–12 pm, Independence Grove—Marina. Adults, children ages 9 and up. $29 residents, $41 nonresidents.

Saturday, 9 am–3 pm or Sunday 10 am–3 pm. Please note: Rain barrels and compost bins available Saturday only. Independence Grove—North Bay Pavilion


Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Independence Grove —Marina. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$1 child resident, $7 adult/$2 child nonresident.




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15 Habitat walk for Seniors Explore many of the different habitats of Lake County, learning as you walk. Walks are paced to the group’s ability.

17 Barrelhouse Chuck and Friends Blues Concert Barrelhouse Chuck and friends in concert.

s 18 Quickstart Kayak Intro to paddling an open-cockpit recreational kayak. We’ll cover the basics: attire, safety and paddling skills.

18 Free Access Cart Tours—Spring Bird Songs Guided cart hike for Lake County residents with mobility issues.

18 Smith Nature Symposium: Spring Migration Internationally renowned birder, conservationist and author Kenn Kaufman will share perspectives on tiny bird migrants.

s 19 Introduction to Canoeing Learn to canoe in this expanded version of our popular Quickstart Canoe program.

21 Playdate with Nature Unstructured play in nature has been proven to be healthy and beneficial to children of all ages. Fun for adults, too!

22 Homeschool Companion—Stewardship in Spring Join other homeschoolers to discover spring plants, how exotics can throw nature off-balance, and how we can help.

25 walk on the wildflower Side Uncover the secrets of wildflowers. Learn the folklore and healing powers they hold.

s25 Flatwater Kayak Safety and Rescues Practice safety and rescue techniques, including reentry after capsizing. Must have paddling experience.

26 Evening Exploration Explore a forest preserve after hours with a naturalist. Get tips for observing nature in the dark. Leave your flashlight at home.

26 Look, Learn, Create—Kandinsky and Abstract Expressionism Explore the art of Wassily Kandinsky, an Abstract Expressionist.

s29 Paddle with a Naturalist Join an environmental educator for a two-hour paddle where you’ll explore what nature reveals. Experience required.

31 Community Campfire Friday Nights Gather with family and friends, roast marshmallows and experience nature at night. Bring an instrument or story to share.

Wednesday, 9–10:30 am, Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center. Seniors. FREE. No registration required.

Friday, 7–9 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. $7 adult/$5 child residents, $9 adult/$7 child nonresidents.

Saturday, 9 am–12 pm, Independence Grove —Marina. Adults, families with children ages 9 and up. $29 residents, $41 nonresidents.

Saturday, 9:30–11:30 am, Wright Woods. All ages. FREE. Registration required.

Saturday, 5:30–9 pm, Ryerson Woods—Brushwood. Adults, children ages 12 and up. $175 includes reception and dinner. $90 students & young philanthropists (30 and under with ID).

Sunday, 9 am–3:30 pm, Independence Grove. Adults, children ages 12 and up. $54 residents, $76 nonresidents.

Tuesday, 10:30 am, Fox River—Large Pavilion. Children of all ages, caregivers. FREE. No registration required. A “Leave No Child Inside” initiative.

Wednesday, 10 am–12 pm, Greenbelt—Dugdale Road entrance. Children ages 5–15. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

Saturday, 10–11:30 am, Lyons Woods. Adults, children ages 8 and up. $5 adult/$1 child resident, $7 adult/$2 child nonresident.

Saturday, 1:30–4 pm, Independence Grove—Marina. Adults, children ages 12 and up. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents.

Sunday, 8–9:15 pm, Heron Creek—Shelter B. Adults, children ages 8 and up. $6 adult/$1 child residents, $8 adult/$2 child nonresidents.


Wednesday, 7–9 pm, Independence Grove—North Bay. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. $13 residents, $18 nonresidents. Includes equipment rental.

Friday, 7–9 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. Bring a blanket or chair. FREE. No registration required.

Join the Skokie Valley Astronomers at Ryerson Woods on select Fridays. Learn about topics in astronomy and stargaze with members’ telescopes, weather permitting. For dates and topics, visit LCFPD.org/astronomy.


Through May 2013 The Blues: From the Heart & Soul

View a piece of music history with this collection of original playbills from blues clubs featuring some of the biggest names in Chicago blues music. From the private collection of internationally known Chicago blues pianist “Barrelhouse” Chuck Goering.

Greenbelt Cultural Center

Through April 2013 The Hidden world of Infrared

This stunning collection of infrared photographs looks into a beautiful and often eerie world invisible to the naked eye. Using a modified digital camera, photographer Rob Kuehnle challenges viewers to see familiar subjects in new ways.

Independence Grove Visitors Center

January 26–August 25 Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau

Alphonse Mucha brought the el-egance of the Art Nouveau move-ment to everyday and commercial objects through his designs for post-ers, magazines, jewelry and much more. Featuring objects from the Museum’s John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards.

Lake County Discovery Museum

March 3–April 30 Drawn to Nature II

This exhibition displays the latest works of the Reed-Turner Wood-land Botanical Artists’ Circle, a Midwestern group affiliated with the Ameri-can Society of

Botanical Artists. Members return to Brushwood for a second show with a new collection of original botanical art. Artists seek to further the inter-ests of conservation science, botany and horticulture, and to represent the beauty of plants in our lives.

Artist Reception March 3, 1–3 pm Ryerson Woods—Brushwood

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

April 6–August 25 Modern Masters Modern artists including Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dali and others evidence the experimentation and symbolism widely recognized as hallmarks of modern art post World War I. These artists sought to break with accepted artistic traditions, test the boundaries of content and expression, and show the world something entirely new. Is it art? Is it not? You be the judge.

Major movements included in this exhibition are Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Dadaism and Cubism. Modern Masters is a national touring exhibition organized by the Pauly Friedman Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania. It is dedicated to artists, art educators and creative individuals everywhere who have taken the leap of imagination and turned it into tangible works of art for all to contemplate, study and interpret.

Lake County Discovery Museum

May 18–June 30 Migration: watercolors by Peggy Macnamara

Macnamara visually depicts the story of migration. A magical and mysterious journey—a bird’s elegant, dangerous and exhausting travel between summer and winter homes—provides the subject of these works. Migration reflects Macnamara’s collaboration with Field Museum scientists studying bird migra-tion patterns. With a philosophy that art and science go hand-in-hand, she illustrates complicated natural phenomena through exquisite compositions.

Artist Reception at Smith Nature Symposium, May 18, 5:30–7 pm Ryerson Woods—Brushwood



911 emergency 847–549–5200 non-emergency public safety issues

GENERAL OFFICES

1899 West Winchester Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

847-367-6640 tel 847-367-6649 fax 847-968-3155 TDD

LCFPD.org

8 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday

SPECIAL FACILITIES Directory

RYERSON CONSERVATION AREA

21950 North Riverwoods Road Riverwoods, Illinois 60015

847–968–3320

LCFPD.org/Ryerson

Welcome Center Hours

9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday–Saturday 11 AM–4 PM, Sundays Restroom only, Mondays

Brushwood Hours

10 AM–2 PM, Tuesday–Friday 1–3 PM Sundays

GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER

1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064

847–968–3477

GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org

Gallery & Office Hours

11 AM–5 PM, Tuesday–Friday

LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Lake County History Archives Curt Teich Postcard Archives

27277 North Forest Preserve Road Wauconda, Illinois 60084

847–968–3400 Main 847–968–3381 Archives, Research

LakeCountyDiscoveryMuseum.org

Museum Gallery Hours

10 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Saturday 1–4:30 PM, Sunday

Adults $6, Youth 4–17 $2.50, 3 years and under FREE

Discount Tuesdays: Adults $3, Youth 17 and under FREE

EDUCATION & CULTURE

INDEPENDENCE GROVE

16400 West Buckley Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

847–968–3499 Main 847–247–1111 Banquets, Meetings

IndependenceGrove.org

Visitors Center Hours

9 AM–4:30 PM, unless otherwise posted

For beach, marina and café seasonal hours and fees visit our website.

Parking Fee

Lake County residents FREE

Nonresidents $5 per car Monday–Thursday $10 per car Friday–Sunday and holidays

Vehicle window stickers allow entry with-out stopping to verify residency. Fee is $5, available at the Visitors Center.

FOX RIVER MARINA

26034 Roberts Road Port Barrington, Illinois 60010

847–381–0669

FoxRiverMarina.org

Boat Launch & Marina Hours

7 AM–sunset, daily, in season

THUNDERHAwK GOLF CLUB

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course

39700 North Lewis Avenue Beach Park, Illinois 60099

847–968–3100 Tee Times 847–968–3441 Golf Gift Cards 847–489–1931 Golf Outings 847–968–3450 Banquets

ThunderHawkGolfClub.org

COUNTRYSIDE GOLF CLUB

Prairie & Traditional Courses

20800 West Hawley Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060

847–968–3100 Tee Times 847–968–3441 Golf Gift Cards 847–489–1931 Golf Outings

CountrysideGolfClub.org

BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB

33600 North US Highway 45 Grayslake, Illinois 60030

847–968–3100 Tee Times 847–968–3441 Golf Gift Cards 847–489–1931 Golf Outings 847–247–1119 Banquets

BraeLochGolfClub.org

OUTDOOR RECREATION GOLF

More than 30,000 acres make up your Lake County Forest Preserves.

Most preserves are open 6:30 AM–sunset, daily.

MAP CURRENT AS OF Friday, January 18, 2013

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DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL Planned section

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MIDDLEFORK GREENwAY Planned section

PRAIRIE CROSSING TRAIL (L.C.Division of Transportation)

GENERAL OFFICES

MILLENNIUM TRAIL Planned section

GRAND ILLINOIS TRAIL Planned (Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources)

FORT HILL TRAIL Planned (L.C. Division of Transportation)

CASEY TRAIL Planned section

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illinois invasive species MonthMay is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Illinois, promoting resources and opportunities to help stop the spread of invasive species. Invasive species are plants and animals that spread aggressively. These are often non-native species that overtake habitats, crowding out native species and harming the natural heritage of our wetlands, prairies, forests, lakes and rivers. This happens because natural enemies such as predators, disease or competitors that control populations are left behind in native lands. You can help combat the spread of invasive species by joining a restoration workday (see inside or LCFPD.org/volunteer). Learn how to identify and eradicate local invaders by visiting the Midwest Invasive Plant Network online at MIPN.org.

PICNIC SEASON

Picnic permits provide exclusive access to a secluded shelter with ample parking, water, grills and more: LCFPD.org/permits.

FLICKR PICKTurtles are on the move during May and June, as females search for a spot to lay their eggs, and later as hatchlings migrate back to aquatic habitats. Be alert when driving near ponds, lakes or wetlands. Photo posted by Sunnyf16 via Flickr.

Connect with us! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube @LCFPd. download our mobile app in the Apple App Store or Android Play Store—search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”

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Native plant, rain barrel and compost bin sale

Using rain barrels, practicing backyard composting and planting native species are sustainable practices that benefit your pocketbook, home, community and beyond. Visit our sale May 11–12: see inside or LCFPD.org/plantsale.

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