Lake County Forest Preserves
The Lake County Forest Preserves protect more than 27,400 acres of open space in northeastern Illinois & offer a variety of education & outdoor recreation opportunities.
Information
Location:
Libertyville, IL, 60048
Phone:
847-367-6640
 
Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves The Independence Grove Café is looking for ideas for next season's menu. Tweet your suggestions @IGCafe.

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Lake County Forest Preserves @LCFPD land mgmt staff look on as 2 voles move to safety ahead of the controlled burn at McDonald Woods today. http://twitpic.com/pe5q4

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Lake County Forest Preserves
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Just posted a video snippet from this controlled burn at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrr-LOPj6qU.
Sat at 8:28am
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Lake County Forest Preserves We closed on 23 additional acres at the new Oak-Hickory Forest Preserve near Wadsworth this week.

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Lake County Forest Preserves Great photos were taken yesterday of a controlled burn at Ryerson Woods. http://twitpic.com/p5gfv http://twitpic.com/p5gue

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Lake County Forest Preserves Work starts today to remove 1800' of old Army chain-link fence along Sheridan Rd at Fort Sheridan Preserve. Consider this Google Maps streetview the 'before' photo:

Tom
Tom
It would be nice if you opened FT Sharidan to sea kayakers for access to Lake Michigan. Regardless, it is nice to see land restored to its more natural state.
November 11 at 7:02pm
Allen
Allen
Yes I agree - 18 Hole Championship" DISC GOLF COURSE" WOULD BE Incredible and a Few Million Dollars Less Expensive. LCFP Rocks.
November 12 at 2:49pm
Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves Still wet: Rt 132, Rt 120 & Rt 60 underpasses. Maintenance reports the rest of the Des Plaines River Trail is free and clear. Looks like decent bike weather til Saturday.

Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves 'No wake' no more: the Fox River is open to full boating as of Saturday morning. Launch open 7 am-sunset.

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Nestled along a tranquil section of the Fox River, this preserve featurestrails, a large picnic area, public boat launch, boat slips and open space for outdoor recreation activities.
Adam Eiden
Adam Eiden
Little late in the season, though. Many already have their boats in storage for the winter.
November 8 at 7:14am
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Lake County Forest Preserves Forecast says sunny & 60 this weekend. Need some fun outside plans? We're tweeting ideas at http://twitter.com/LCFPD

Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves We're partnering with Great Lakes Credit Union to help keep our neighbors cozy. You can do the same. Donate winter outerwear at GLCU branches in Lake County thru Nov 20.

Source: www.lcfpd.org
Help local families in need this winter by donating new or gently used children's books, and coats, socks, hats and gloves for adults and children. Donations will be distributed at the Forest Preserves' annual "Giving Dinner" held at theGreenbelt Cultural Center.
Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves Hearing/seeing migrating sandhill cranes this week. So cool! Ever notice how one side of the flock's V is longer than the other? Know why? More cranes on that side.

November 4 at 3:01pm
Martha
Martha
Good one!
November 4 at 3:03pm
Chris Riley Butler
Chris Riley Butler
I needed a good giggle...Thanks!
November 4 at 5:14pm
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Lake County Forest Preserves How closely have you viewed a spider wrapping prey in its web?

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Lake County Forest Preserves Creepy crawlies and other spookies on our homepage

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Lake County Forest Preserves Tonight's Halloween Hikes are still a go. We'll move the show - skits, doughnuts and all - into the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center.

Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves Friends of Ryerson Woods report "The woods are at their gorgeous golden peak. It's the perfect time for a hike."

October 22 at 11:05am
Luke Buckardt
Luke Buckardt
Best Fall colors in the world right there.
October 22 at 11:27am
Betsy Eisenhauer
Betsy Eisenhauer
Yes indeed! Hopefully the rain and wind totally don't take down all the golden leaves.
October 22 at 11:56am
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Lake County Forest Preserves Reptile Awareness Day: Ever wonder how our biologists keep their fingers intact when working w/ snapping turtles? http://twitpic.com/me083

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