Horizons quarterly // fall 2019

HORI Z ON S LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

PRESERVATION, RESTOR ATION , EDUCATION AN D RECRE ATION

QUARTERLY

fall 2019

VOLUME 28 , ISSUE 4

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On the cover: On a September morning at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve (Lake Forest), photographer Jeff Goldberg captures the sun shining through the trees and reflecting a warm glow on Lake Michigan. nearly

31,000 acres are

protected by the lake county forest preserves .

A MESSAGE from ANGELO D. KYLE PRESIDENT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES AKYLE@LAKECOUNTYIL.GOV

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12 LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES BOARD of COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT

Angelo D. Kyle, Waukegan VICE PRESIDENT

Julie Simpson, Vernon Hills TREASURER

Paul Frank, Highland Park ASSISTANT TREASURER

Autumn is one of the best seasons to enjoy nature and its surrounding scenery in your Lake County Forest Preserves. Summertime heat gives way to cooler temperatures. Skies are a bright blue, the air is crisp, the days are shorter, and the stunning colors of fall foliage transform our woodlands and grasslands.

I encourage you to check out the calendar of events on pages 9–14 and take a look at the activities available to you this fall. We are offering a brand-new event on October 6—the OAKtober Celebration & Native Tree and Shrub Sale at Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods). Bring the family for a celebration of oak trees. Fall is the perfect time to plant native trees and shrubs. Our experts will help you select the right mix for your yard. The sale runs from 10 am–3 pm. Native Flower and Grasses and Tree Planting 101 workshops are offered throughout the day. As with so many of our programs, nature-themed activities and guided tours of the woodland are available for the whole family at this FREE event.

Be adventurous and try out preserves you’ve never visited before as part of the Hike Lake County program. Or take a step toward your own well-being through our Rx for Health program, to walk and talk with a health professional and our own environmental educators.

Or do what many Lake County residents do—find a place you love and go there. Walk the trails past the newly restored oak savannas at my favorite— Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago)—or chose your own favorite preserve or trail. Let being in our beautiful open spaces rejuvenate your mind and spirit. There’s so much to do during the most colorful season of the year.

I personally invite you to use and enjoy your Lake County Forest Preserves this fall. All the details you need to get started can be found right here in this issue.

Craig Taylor, Lake Zurich Dick Barr, Round Lake Beach Steve Carlson, Gurnee Jennifer Clark, Libertyville Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Michael Danforth, Fox River Grove Adam R. Didech, Buffalo Grove Bill Durkin, Waukegan Sandy Hart, Lake Bluff Diane Hewitt, Waukegan Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire Judy Martini, Fox Lake Brent Paxton, Zion Linda Pedersen, Antioch S. Michael Rummel, Lake Forest Jessica Vealitzek, Hawthorn Woods John Wasik, Grayslake Terry Wilke, Round Lake Beach EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ty Kovach

HORIZONS

VOLUME 28 , ISSUE 4 Fall 2019 EDITOR

Susan Hawkins, Horizons@LCFPD.org DESIGN

Jeanna Cristino CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS

Diana Dretske, Kim Mikus Croke, Jackie DeMasi, Brittany Abrams, Rebekah Snyder PHOTOGRAPHY

Jeff Goldberg (cover), Jonathan Hartsaw, Jenny Chase, G. Aldana, S. Vlaun, Emma England, Peter Schulz, Kimberly Kingen, John Weinstein, Daniel Suarez, Steven Diver, Jess Smith, Mike Borkowski, Alma Dzib-Goodin SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE, UPDATE ADDRESS: 847–968–3335 | Horizons@LCFPD.org

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.

If you have ever wanted to travel back in time, then we encourage you to visit Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in Lake Forest. The site of the historic U.S. Army post (1887– 1993) holds national significance for its landscape and architecture design, and for the preparation and training of American soldiers for military service.

ESTABLISHED IN 1887 , the Fort was developed during an era of national policy change that marked the end of temporary frontier posts in favor of permanent garrisons. This coincided with national economic

workers and police injured. This

commanding General of the Army

was one of several instances when

from 1883 to 1888.

federal troops were called, ultimately motivating the Commercial Club of Chicago to petition for a permanent military garrison near the city to

volatility and labor unrest.

protect their interests. Among the

In July 1877, Chicago workers joined

George M. Pullman (1831–1897),

the nationwide Great Railroad Strike.

businessman Marshall Field (1834–

Police and militia were brought in

1906), U.S. Senator Charles B.

to disperse the crowds of workers,

Farwell (1823–1903), and General

resulting in violent clashes, the deaths

Philip H. Sheridan (1831–1888), the

of some 30 workers, and dozens of

Civil War cavalry general and the

Club’s membership were industrialist

A 632-acre site 25 miles north of Chicago in Highwood was selected and named Camp at Highwood.

The location along the shore of Lake Michigan had access to railroads and lake shipping, and landforms of “value to infantry and cavalry training.” The Club facilitated the purchase and then donated the land to the federal government.

ABOVE: Postcard circa 1918 of troops drilling on the parade grounds, designed by Ossian C. Simonds, and the tower and barracks, designed by Holabird and Roche. ABOUT THIS FEATURE: All images used in this article are part of the Bess Bower Dunn Museum's Fort Sheridan collection. Article author, Diana Dretske, is curator of the Dunn Museum in Libertyville. LCFPD.org/Museum .

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B BUILDING THE FORT The first infantry companies arrived in November 1887 under the command of Major William J. Lyster (1869–1947).

In February 1888, the post was renamed Fort Sheridan to honor General Sheridan’s service to Chicago, and his role in restoring order after the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871.

Sheridan was the first living general

C An integral component in the Fort’s

tower, built in 1891. The tower served

plan was its landscape design.

an essential purpose as an elevated

William Holabird (1854–1923) and

water storage tank, and it dominated

Martin Roche (1853–1927) hired their

the region’s landscape. At 227 feet

former colleague, landscape architect,

tall, it was taller than any structure in

Ossian C. Simonds (1855–1931).

Chicago at that time. It became the

Simonds designed the landscape,

symbol of Fort Sheridan’s military

drainage and sewage systems, parade

might. In 1940, the top of the tower

grounds, winding roads, and the

was modified and the tower’s overall

parkland. His appreciation of the

height reduced to 169 feet.

ravines and native plants enhanced

to have a post named in his honor.

the beauty and cohesion of the site.

In 1889, Congress appropriated

TRAINING & TRENCHES

Simonds chose the land between the

$300,000 (equivalent to $8.4 million

The entire site, including the plateau,

site’s two ravines for the military

in today’s market) for permanent

bluffs and ravines were used for

parade grounds and to create an

buildings. Approximately 80 troops

infantry and cavalry training.

open space reminiscent of prairies.

Cavalrymen were undaunted by the

stationed there had been living in

While Simonds preferred that much

tents for two years and had struggled

of the natural areas be preserved,

to stay warm through the frigid

the bluffs held deposits of sand,

northeastern Illinois winters.

gravel and clay useful in the Fort’s

The Chicago architectural firm

construction. The harvested clay was

Holabird and Roche was awarded the

used to make 6 million bricks for the

commission to design the buildings.

buildings constructed between 1889

The firm’s ability to combine classical

and 1910, including 66 buildings

beauty and practicality resulted in

designed by Holabird and Roche. The

one of the finest examples of archi-

cream-colored bricks with their subtle

tecture in a permanent military

greenish hue were molded and fired

installation. They would be one of the

in the old brickworks of the former

few architectural firms to receive such

Village of St. John’s (1844–1865). The

a commission, since in 1896, Congress

bluffs were stripped of clay, leaving

prohibited the use of private firms to

them vulnerable to erosion from the

design military installations. Holabird

removal of vegetation.

and Roche became influential in the

The most prominent of the Holabird

development of early skyscrapers.

uneven terrain of the ravines and bluffs, and reveled in showcasing their horsemanship as they rode their mounts down the bluffs to the lakeshore or performed trick riding at public horse shows. During World War I, an extensive trench system constructed on the southeast portion of the post served to simulate the trench warfare at the European front for infantry training. Beginning in 1924 with the arrival of the nation’s first anti-aircraft regiment, practice rounds were fired over Lake Michigan.

Army engineers also found the site’s landscape useful for training as they built temporary bridges with tree trunks harvested from the ravines.

and Roche structures was the water

PHOTOS >> A. Water tower and barracks from across the parade grounds, circa 1891. B. Bluffs or “canyons” at Fort Sheridan, circa 1910.

C. 3rd Field Artillery members (and their dog) peeling potatoes, circa 1933. D. In the trenches, Officers Training Camp, 1917. E. Horse jumping, circa 1930. F. In 1917, Company B of the 112th Engineers of Ohio utilized Fort Sheridan’s ravines for training.

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Museum Collections After more than a century, Fort Sheridan was slated for closure in

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1993 by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Many wondered what would become of the site and the surrounding communities whose history, culture and economy had been so closely tied. While 90 acres were

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retained for the Fort Sheridan Army Reserve Center, the U.S. Department of Defense sold a portion of the land for private development and conveyed 250 acres to the Lake County Forest Preserves in 1994 as part of the Base Closure Act.

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To ensure that Fort Sheridan’s history and the role it played locally and on

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the national stage was preserved and interpreted, the Bess Bower Dunn Museum (formerly named Lake County Discovery Museum) partnered with the Fort Sheridan Museum, operated

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by the U.S. Center for Military History in Washington, D.C. Dozens of artifacts and nearly 3,000 photographs and postcards were transferred to the Dunn Museum for permanent care.

By keeping these materials in Lake County, we can maintain that link

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between the past and the present, and provide greater access to the stories of people and events that shaped the world around us. Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the collection was digitized and is accessible to the public online through the Illinois Digital Archives.

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1. Jail key used at the Guard House at Fort Sheridan. By 1905, the building accommodated up to 120 prisoners whose offenses included drunkenness and attempted desertion. 2. Souvenir pillow covers were popular for soldiers to send to their families. This pillow cover from circa 1925 features the Howitzer and Tank Company 2nd Infantry. 3. Deck of cards, circa 1950. 4. Cream-colored brick made of clay from the bluffs and fired on-site during the Fort’s construction, circa 1895. 5. Trophies were highly valued by the Fort’s cavalrymen.

This cup was presented to the "Intra-Circuit Champions” by the United States Polo Association at Fort Sheridan in 1933. 6. World War I era toy soldiers, circa 1918. 7. Brass whistle used by Military Police, Corporal John E. Zenner (1938–2007) while stationed at Fort Sheridan from 1962–63. Infantry uniform insignia pin is attached at the end of the whistle’s chain. 8. 5th U.S. Army patch worn on the Military Police dress uniform of Corporal Zenner. 9. Recipe book belonging to Gabrielle Josephine Shubrick Crofton (1835–1894) and her daughter Mary Ethel Crofton Hunt (1876–1961). Gabrielle was wife of Post Commander Colonel Robert Erskine Anderson Crofton (1834-1898) who led the troops in the Pullman Strike in Chicago in 1894.

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Featured Preserve

FORT SHERIDAN Lake Michigan

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plans for the Fort Sheridan army base in 1889, he meticulously

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land’s rolling terrain and ecologically sensitive bluffs and ravines while making breathtaking views of Lake Michigan a priority. Nearly 130 years

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later, Michael Haug, one of our landscape architects, considered many of the same philosophies when planning how the public would experience the site and learn from its unique history.

“When designing Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, I responded to its natural features and carried on Simond’s desire for ever-changing and open views, including the one to the lake.”

—MICHAEL HAUG, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

BIKING FISHING

After the base closed in 1993,

HIKING

the U.S. Department of Defense

SELF-GUIDED TRAILS & EXHIBITS

conveyed 250 acres of land here to

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING TOILETS BENCHES PUBLIC PARKING

the Lake County Forest Preserves for public open space and recreation (see page 1 for detailed history). Our team of planners, ecologists and educators have been working ever since to restore the land, preserve its ecosystems and rich human history, and offer opportunities to recreate in nature.

THE SAVANNA, RAVINES AND LAKEFRONT LOCATION ALLOW VISITORS TO OBSERVE ONE OF NORTH AMERICA’S BUSIEST FLYWAYS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS. AT LEAST 236 SPECIES OF BIRDS HAVE BEEN SEEN AT THE PRESERVE. PICTURED LEFT: RED-HEADED WOODPECKER (MELANERPES ERYTHROCEPHALUS).

GETTING HERE The entrance is on Sheridan Road at Old Elm Road and Simonds Way. Enter on Simonds Way, left on Leonard Wood Drive North, left on Gilgare Lane to parking area.

With a View

The Natural Scene Because of the coastline that hugs Lake Michigan, Fort Sheridan is home to many rare plant and animal species not found elsewhere in the region.

“The ravines, coastline and lake bluff are unique because the lake waters cool the immediate shoreline in the summer and warm the same area in the winter,” said Restoration Ecologist Ken Klick.

We led an effort to develop a collaboration for a large-scale coastal restoration project using federal, state and private grants. The effort included the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alliance of the Great Lakes, Openlands, the City of Lake Forest and Lake Forest Open

Fort Sheridan is one of only a few places in Lake County that offer free public access to Lake Michigan. Last summer, Haug unveiled several improvements to augment that access, including new trails (close to 4 miles) and parking areas, a wider entrance drive, better trail accessibility and an awe-inspiring Lake Michigan overlook perched on a 70-foot-high bluff. From this vantage point, large boulders appear to have been pushed by glaciers, and custom benches have rows of laser-cut stars on the backrest. “The design ultimately references both the military and natural history of the site,” Haug said.

Yet to reopen is the 1.6-mile grass loop trail that underwent extensive drainage improvements and bridge modifications. Check LCFPD.org/Fort-Sheridan for opening date.

Lands Association. Extensive restoration efforts were conducted along 398 acres of Lake Michigan coastline, bluffs, ravines and uplands.

In the second phase, in-water living reefs will be installed to provide habitat for Lake Michigan near-shore species.

PRESERVENEWS NEW FOREST PRESERVE, DOG PARK OPENING THIS FALL

Check LCFPD.org for Opening Dates

Facility Rental Opportunity Let nature be the backdrop for your next event. With 18,500 square feet of space and a spectacular view of the surrounding forest preserve, our Greenbelt Cultural Center is ideal for any occasion. Reserve the facility for business meetings and retreats, job fairs, weddings, special celebrations, family reunions, holiday parties, or a host of other social gatherings.

Indoor and outdoor spaces are available. To arrange a facility tour or learn about amenities and rates, call 847-968-3477, email Greenbelt@LCFPD.org or visit LCFPD.org/GCC.

Waukegan Savanna Dog Park. Canines will soon have a new 11-acre off-leash area where they can exercise, play and socialize. Entrance and parking are at the northeast corner of Delany and Yorkhouse Roads in Wadsworth.

The park has toilets, drinking water, shade shelters, and an enclosed area for dogs weighing less than 25 pounds.

Ethel's Woods Forest Preserve. Get ready to explore this 500-acre preserve in Antioch.

Entrance and parking are on Miller Road east of Route 45. The preserve has toilets and 1.5 miles of trails with four scenic overlooks.

Bird and Butterfly Migration Autumn is a great time to see birds in Lake County as they pass through on their way south for the winter. Try an early morning hike near the lakeshore or join one of the birdwatching programs listed in our calendar. Also watch for monarch butterflies departing for Mexico.

These amazing insects migrate thousands of miles to reach their warm winter home. Their departure represents the beginning of one of nature’s more astonishing journeys.

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE | Conservation Part of our 100-year vision is to conserve nature at a landscapescale.

Residents are our most important partners in this effort. By developing a network of critical landscapes, everyone can work together to safeguard the resources and places that benefit people, wildlife and the economy. Native flowers, grasses and forbs play an irreplaceable role in increasing biodiversity. These indigenous plants provide food and homes for insects, birds and mammals. Healthy habitats are essential for ecological processes, such as capturing carbon, recharging groundwater, maintaining water quality, and storing floodwaters. A large tree can remove more than 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year. Forest soils can store 50% more water than urban, developed land. A stand of woodland can intercept more than

LCFPD.org/vision

200,000 gallons of stormwater per acre annually. In turn, healthy homes help maintain healthy habitats.

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GREEN YOUTH FARM GROWING STRONG STUDENTS Erin Williams, a college student at Milwaukee School of Engineering, is in her fifth summer working at the Green Youth Farm in Lake County. Serving three years as a student and now an intern, she says what she learned on the farm has assisted her in her electrical engineering studies.

“Working here has helped my thought process for coding. It’s taught me a new way of thinking about things,” says the 21-year-old student who lives with her mom in Waukegan. Williams serves as a role model for about 20 area high school students working to plan, sow, tend and harvest a 1.25-acre sustainable farm located within Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago).

The program is a partnership between the Lake County Forest Preserves, its charitable partner the Preservation Foundation, and the Chicago Botanical Garden. It was founded in 2003 in Lake County as a pilot program to provide teens exposed to varied risk patterns with a paid summer job working on an urban farm.

Since 2003, the Green Youth Farm has: Employed MORE THAN 320 young people.

Produced OVER 60,000 LBS. of fresh produce.

The teenagers in the program operate the farm stand.

“I really enjoy selling the produce,” Miguel Figueroa said last week. “The sale is really fun,” agreed Waukegan High School student Arissa Harris. She said she also

In addition to work experience, high school students

enjoys harvesting, adding that the group works hard.

also gain entrepreneurial and job skills training, guidance

“I really like how we have all come together like a

by adult mentors, and exposure to healthy foods and

family to get the job done. No one slacks off. We stick

cooking. They also provide affordable produce to

together,” said Harris, who wants to go to college and

Lake County's food-insecure residents, and nutrition

become a doctor.

demonstrations at Women and Infant Children centers.

"The program addresses an array of life lessons and life

Fresh produce is available for purchase weekly at a farm

skills," said Rebekah Snyder, executive director of the

stand that operates from 9 am–1 pm on Wednesdays

Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest

through October 9 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center,

Preserves. “It’s a trifecta. You have kids getting jobs,

1215 N. Green Bay Road. Herbs, honey, flowers, and fresh

spending quality time with mentors and providing

vegetables and fruit are available at discount prices.

healthy food for the community.”

Support the Green Youth Farm by helping to underwrite the cost of a student crew. Find details at LCFPD.org/donate.

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TOGETHER, ACHIEVING MORE FOR OUR FOREST PRESERVES.

The Preservation Foundation is the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and help support projects and initiate programs that may otherwise go unfunded or take many years to complete. Learn more at LCFPD.org/donate or call 847-968-3110.

MAKE YOUR GIFT TO GREENBELT GO FURTHER Help us meet our latest Community Stewardship Challenge Grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF). Give your time or give a gift—both will help bring dollars to our restoration efforts at Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago). ICECF will contribute $3 for every $1 we receive (up to $7,000) between now and October 2020.

That turns a $10 gift into a $40 impact!

You can also volunteer during one of our monthly workdays at Greenbelt. When we reach 400 volunteer hours, ICECF will provide another $4,000. Altogether, our goal is to secure a total of $32,000 to continue habitat restoration and community engagement at Greenbelt in the coming year.

Learn more about how to volunteer or how to donate by visiting LCFPD.org/donate.

Improving Our Outdoor Places With a $15,000 Outdoor Places Grant from REI, the Forest Preserves implemented 14 public access improvements across Lake County this summer. Projects included upgrading an existing grass trail to a woodchip trail at Lakewood Forest Preserve (Wauconda), extending an existing boardwalk along a key education trail at Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods), and planting more than 20,000 wetland plugs at Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve (Antioch). Thank you, REI.

ANNUAL FUND SPOTLIGHT

The federally threatened eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea).

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At its May meeting, the Preservation Foundation Board of Directors approved a $15,000 Annual Fund grant to protect critically rare plants in Lake County. This pilot program will leverage a $3,200 grant from the Illinois Orchid Society and provide funds to monitor up to 10 species, such as the eastern prairie fringed orchid. We will also undertake hand pollination, collect seed and begin propagation efforts. Our hope is to increase the population of these critically rare plants throughout our forest preserves.

FALL CALENDAR

Don't miss your last chance to see the special exhibition "Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross." Open through September 8 at the Dunn Museum.

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.

SEPTEMBER Through Nov. 30 Hike Lake County Hike seven of the 12 designated trails throughout the county to earn a commemorative hiking shield.

Details and materials: LCFPD.org/HLC. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

5 Hands-On Family Tour Travel through time on this interactive, hands-on, sensory-based family tour of the exhibition galleries.

Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

All ages. FREE. No registration required.

7 Walk with a Naturalist Take a stroll and enjoy this rare tallgrass savanna.

Saturday, 9–10:30 a m , Middlefork Savanna.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

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7 Carp-O-Rama Compete to catch the largest and the most carp. Help reduce carp overpopulation. Catch and keep, or turn in your carp to us. No limit. Cash prizes awarded.

Saturday, 6:30 a m –12 p m , Independence Grove marina. All ages. Adult supervision required. $10 per person. Valid Illinois fishing license required for ages 16 and up.

8, 15, 22, 29 Guided Hike Lake County Join us for a guided walk on this year’s Hike Lake County trails. Walk a new trail each session.

Sundays, 2–3:30 p m , for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/GuidedHLC. All ages. Adult supervision required.

FREE. No registration required.

9 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial.

Monday, 1–2:30 p m , Grant Woods. Children of all ages.

Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

A Lake County Nature Network event.

10 Hikin’ Tykes: Animal Tails Learn about a variety of animal tails through a nature-based story and hands-on activities. We’ll make our own tail and go exploring outdoors, weather permitting.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 a m Hastings Lake — Shelter A. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $6 adult/ $3 child.

11, 26 Lunchtime Tours: Lake County Highlights Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the permanent exhibition galleries.

Wednesday, Thursday, 12–12:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

12 Connecting Kids with Nature Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 a m , Greenbelt Cultural Center.

Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

14 Access to Nature Don’t let your cane or walker stop you from joining us on this hike to enjoy a stunning view of Lake Michigan from the paved trail.

Saturday, 3–4 p m , Fort Sheridan.

All ages. Adult supervision required.

FREE. No registration required.

14 Night Voyageur Paddle into the 1740s with our 34-foot Montreal canoe and learn about Lake County’s tie to the French fur trade.

Saturday, 6–8 p m , Van Patten Woods. Meet at the boat launch lot. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $10 residents, $14 nonresidents.

17, 24 Walk with Me: Tree ID Embark on an exploration into the woods. We will discover clues that help us identify trees.

Tuesdays, 10–11:30 a m , visit LCFPD.org/calendar for locations.

Children ages 5–14, with an adult. FREE. In collaboration with CLC Library and the NEA Big Read.

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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.

SEPTEMBER (continued) 18 Chicagoland Prehistory In honor of Archaeology Awareness Month, enjoy a lecture by Great Lakes archaeologist, Dan Melone, as he discusses the Native people of presettlement Chicago.

Wednesday, 6:30–7:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

19 Healthy Hedges Learn about our efforts to eliminate buckthorn. Experts will share tips for removing this invasive species and suggest great replacement plants.

Thursday, 6–7 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

20 Beers, Brats and Birdies!

Enjoy a 30-minute golf clinic followed by a round of 9 holes, with beer tastings and bratwurst.

Friday, 4:30 p m , Countryside Golf Club.

Ages 21 and up. $49/player.

20 Community Campfire Friday Nights Join friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night.

Friday, 7–9 p m , Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages.

Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

A Lake County Nature Network Event.

22 Par 3 Golf Challenge Two-player teams compete for fun and prizes.

Sunday, 2 p m , Countryside Golf Club.

All ages. $49/player.

25 Senior Series: Monarchs and Migration Monarchs across the Midwest are migrating south. Learn more about monarch life cycles, the importance of native milkweeds and what you can do to help.

Wednesday, 2–3:30 p m Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center.

Adults 62 and up.

FREE residents, $5 nonresidents.

25 Object Talks: Women of Fort Sheridan Take a closer look at a woman’s military uniform from Fort Sheridan and hear stories of the important roles women played.

Wednesday, 2–2:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior.

Includes Museum admission.

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28 Special Exhibition Opening: A Celebration of Souls Join us for the opening of A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico.

Create crafts such as paper flowers and learn about traditions on a guided tour. This exhibition was developed by the Field Museum in collaboration with Mars, Incorporated.

Saturday, 10 a m –12 p m , Dunn Museum. All ages. Free with Museum admission.

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OCTOBER 1, 8 Walk with Me: Tree ID Embark on an exploration into the woods. We will discover clues that help us identify trees.

Tuesdays, 1–2:30 p m , visit LCFPD.org/calendar for locations.

Children ages 5–14, with an adult. FREE. In collaboration with CLC Library and the NEA Big Read.

3 Animals of the Night Drop in to learn about animals that come out at night and make a craft to take home.

Thursday, 6–7 p m , Dunn Museum.

Families with children ages 12 and under.

FREE. No registration required.

5 Walk with a Naturalist: Gander Mountain Come walk with us to see beautiful views from Lake County’s highest natural elevation.

Saturday, 9–10:30 a m , Gander Mountain.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

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See page 15 to find out more about the Dunn Museum's upcoming special exhibition "A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico."

OCTOBER (continued)

6 OAKtober Celebration & Native Tree and Shrub Sale Bring the family for a celebration of oak trees. Select the perfect native tree or shrub for your yard at our sale then join us for nature-themed activities and tours of the woodland.

Sunday, 10 a m –4 p m , Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center.

All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

Native Tree and Shrub Sale: 10 a m –3 p m | Tree Planting 101: 9 a m ; 9:30 a m ; 2 p m ; 2:30 p m Native Flowers and Grasses: 9 a m ; 9:30 a m ; 2 p m ; 2:30 p m . | Activities and Guided Tours: 1–4 p m 6, 13, 20 Guided Hike Lake County Join us for a guided walk on this year’s Hike Lake County trails.

Walk a new trail each session.

Sundays, 2–3:30 p m , for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/GuidedHLC. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

8 Hikin’ Tykes: Owls Learn about these hooting birds of prey through hands-on activities and a nature-based story.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 a m , Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center.

Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $6 adult /$3 child.

9, 23 Lunchtime Tours: A Celebration of Souls Tour our special exhibition, A Celebration of Souls, to learn more about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos in southern Mexico.

Wednesdays, 12–12:30 p m , Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult /$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

10 Connecting Kids with Nature Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration.

Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 a m , Greenbelt Cultural Center.

Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

11 Hops and History Grab a beer, engage in local history and hang out with friends after hours at the Dunn Museum with Light the Lamp Brewery. Go on a scavenger hunt through the exhibition galleries, learn about the first brewery in Lake County, and explore Day of the Dead traditions in our special exhibit.

Friday, 7–9 p m , Dunn Museum.

Ages 21 and up. $13 residents, $15 nonresidents.

12, 19 Birdwatching Hot Spots Look for waterfowl, migrating raptors and other migratory species. Scopes and binoculars will be provided.

Saturday, 12–2 p m , Fort Sheridan.

All ages. FREE. No registration required.

13 Colossal Cup Two-Player Golf Scramble Two-player teams compete for fun and prizes. The colossal cup is double the standard cup so putts will sink with ease.

Sunday, 10 a m , Countryside Golf Club.

Adults and children ages 10 and up. $55/player.

14 Columbus Day: Buckthorn Busters Learn to identify one of the most invasive plants in the county.

Then put on some work gloves and join in to remove it.

Monday, 10–11:30 a m , Old School. Homeschoolers and families with children ages 5 and up. FREE. Adult supervision required. No registration required.

14 Playdate with Nature: School Day Off Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial.

Monday, 1–2:30 p m , Old School. Children of all ages.

Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

A Lake County Nature Network event.

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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.

OCTOBER (continued) 14 Tinkering Through Time: Exploring Day of the Dead Discover the story of how calaveras, humorous skeleton drawings, came to be associated with Day of the Dead.

Monday, 3:30–4:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

Children ages 6–11 with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child.

Adult supervision required. Includes Museum admission.

16 Senior Series: Fall Color Walk Join us for a walk through these beautiful woods and discover the science behind the changing colors.

Wednesday, 2–3:30 p m , Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center.

Adults 62 and up.

FREE residents, $5 nonresidents.

18 Community Campfire Friday Nights Join friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night.

Friday, 7–9 p m , Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages.

Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

A Lake County Nature Network Event.

20 2019 Ethel Untermeyer Conservation Forum: Restoration of Mill Creek This decade-long project has transformed the landscape of Ethel’s Woods, recreating a picturesque stream from one of Lake County’s lowest quality lakes. Project Manager Leslie Berns will reveal the story of this complex restoration success.

Sunday, 1–3 p m , Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center. Adults, families with children 5 and up. FREE. 20 Chocolate in Life and Death Learn how chocolate was made in ancient Mexico and about its use today in Dia de los Muertos traditions.

Sunday, 2–3 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. $8 residents, $10 nonresidents.

Includes Museum admission.

23 Homeschool Companion: A Celebration of Souls Join other homeschoolers to explore our special exhibition A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 a m , Dunn Museum.

Ages 5–12, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child.

Includes Museum admission.

24 Dunn Museum Teacher Open House Learn about programs and resources for your class, attend sessions and hear about our new Teacher Ambassador program.

Thursday, 5–8 p m , Dunn Museum. Lake County Educators.

FREE. Professional development credits available. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

25, 26 Halloween Hikes Join a guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch fun nature-themed skits, followed by donuts and cider. Not scary. Even your littlest will enjoy this family favorite.

Total event time 90 minutes. Total distance walked about 1.5 miles.

Friday and Saturday. Hikes begin every 30 minutes from 6–8 p m . Ryerson Woods.

All ages. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents.

Ages 3 and under are free. Registration required.

26 Family Celebration Day Experience our special exhibition, A Celebration of Souls, through crafts, activities and demonstrations.

Saturday, 10 a m –1 p m , Dunn Museum.

All ages. Free with Museum admission.

No registration required.

30 Bilingual Storytime: The Dead Family Diaz La Hora de Cuentos Bilingues: The Dead Family Diaz Learn about the Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead.

We will have fun with stories, songs and crafts.

Wednesday, 10–11 a m , Dunn Museum.

Ages 2–5. $6 adult/$3 child.

Includes Museum admission.

Adult supervision required.

Programs with this icon are bilingual and taught in both Spanish and English.

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Learn about one of America’s first dinosaur discoveries, the Dryptosaurus, on Thursday, October 17, 6:30–7:30 pm, at the Dunn Museum. See our life-sized fleshed-out reconstruction of the predator and hear about the process from the artist.

The event is FREE and open to adults. No registration required.

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NOVEMBER 1 Lunchtime Tours: A Celebration of Souls Tour our special exhibition, A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico, to learn about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos in southern Mexico.

Friday, 12–12:30 p m Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior.

Includes Museum admission.

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2 Lake County History Symposium Open to the public, this annual symposium focuses on Lake County history. Join us for a fascinating series of presentations on this year’s theme, Prohibition in Lake County.

Saturday, 10 a m –1:30 p m , Dunn Museum. Adults, youth ages 12 and up. $5 ages 12–17, $10 ages 18 and over for both residents/nonresidents.

Includes Museum admission. Teacher professional development hours available.

2 Walk with a Naturalist: Pine Dunes Come enjoy the spendor of fall with a walk through colorful oak-hickory woodlands.

Saturday, 9–10:30 a m , Pine Dunes.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

3 Chili Scramble Golf Tournament Join this fun, low-pressure 18-hole tournament that ends with prizes, chili and beverages.

Sunday, 10 a m , Countryside Golf Club.

Adults and children ages 10 and up. $49/player.

3, 10 Guided Hike Lake County Join us for a guided walk on this year’s Hike Lake County trails.

Walk a new trail each session.

Sundays, for weekly times and locations see LCFPD.org/GuidedHLC. All ages. Adult supervision required.

FREE. No registration required.

6, 22 Lunchtime Tours: Foodways Discover the many ways people have produced, prepared and consumed food in Lake County.

Wednesday, Friday 12–12:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior.

Includes Museum admission.

7 Green your Home Clean your house and help the planet. Make safe and effective eco-friendly cleaning products. Learn about the best alternatives to commercial cleaning products.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

8 Small Discoveries: Funny Bones Discover the story of how calaveras, humorous skeleton drawings associated with Day of the Dead, came to be through crafts, activities and more.

Friday, 10–11 a m , Dunn Museum.

Children ages 2–5, with an adult.

Adult supervision required. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

9 Community Conservation: Removing Buckthorn Learn about the impacts of European buckthorn on our local ecosystems and how to manage the invasive weed.

Saturday, 9–11 a m , Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center.

Adults. FREE.

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

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

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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.

NOVEMBER (continued) 11 Playdate with Nature: School Day Off Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial.

Monday, 1–2:30 p m , Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

12 Hikin’ Tykes: Seeds See and touch a variety of seeds and learn how they travel. Includes nature-based story and craft, and outdoor exploration, weather permitting.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 a m Greenbelt Cultural Center— Education Wing.

Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $6 adult /$3 child.

13 Senior Series: What’s in the Name Lake County’s rich tapestry of history is woven into the very fibers of its place names. Learn the origins of names and the people and events that influenced them.

Wednesday, 10–11 a m , Dunn Museum.

Adults 62 and up. $3 residents and nonresidents.

Includes Museum admission.

14 Connecting Kids with Nature Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 a m , Greenbelt Cultural Center.

Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

20 Senior Series: Owls in Lake County Throughout the year, eight different species of owl live in, or migrate through, Lake County. Learn about the natural history of each species and their unique adaptations.

Wednesday, 2–3:30 p m Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center.

Adults 62 and up.

FREE residents, $5 nonresidents.

21 Cuentos from the Americas Hear a combination of ancient legends, myths, folktales and personal tales from North, Central and South America in this engaging musical and movement performance from storyteller Jasmin Cardenas.

Thursday, 6–7 p m , Dunn Museum.

All ages. FREE. No registration required.

23 How Corn Changed Itself and then Changed Everything Else Hear writer and food historian Cynthia Clampitt tell the story of how corn has developed over its 10,000-year history.

Saturday, 2–3 p m , Dunn Museum.

Adults. FREE with Museum admission.

No registration required.

Supported by: Illinois Humanities

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24 Thanksgiving for Nature Scavenger Hunt Find clues along the trail to discover what we should be thankful for in nature.

Activity is self-paced along a 1-mile gravel and grass pathway.

Sunday, 1–3 p m , Lakewood— Shelter C. All ages. $2 residents and nonresidents. Ages 3 and under are free.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS |

Registration is open for the new school year —view programs online at LCFPD.org/School.

Field Trips Bring your students into our classrooms for handson learning incorporating science, social studies, history and language arts, and featuring our expert historians and naturalists.

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In-School Programs Let our environmental and history educators come to your classroom with live animals, historical artifacts, and other activities and tools on a variety of nature and local history topics.

Each year, families in villages across Mexico gather to welcome home the visiting spirits of departed relatives on the Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Explore the complex and rich histories of honoring the dead in ancient Mesoamerica, the labor of love involved in these diverse rituals, and the spiritual importance of this holiday through photographs taken in and around Oaxaca, Mexico.

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19808 West Grand Avenue Lake Villa, Illinois 60046

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Prairie and Traditional Courses 20800 West Hawley Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060

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

Gallery and Gift Shop Hours 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 without having to verify residency.

Fee is $5, available at the Visitors Center.

FOX RIVER MARINA 28500 West Roberts Road Port Barrington, Illinois 60010 847-381-0669 FoxRiverMarina.org

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Saturday 12–5 pm, Sundays Closed, Mondays

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A Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course

Open until 8 pm on the first and third Thursdays of every month with free admission after 5 pm.

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Boat Launch and Marina Hours Welcome Center Hours 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Saturday 11 am–4 pm, Sundays Restroom only, Mondays GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER 1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064 847-968-3477 GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org Office Hours By appointment only HORI ZONS QUARTERLY FALL 2 01 9

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Discount Tuesdays $3 adults $1.50 seniors, youth ages 4–17

LCFPD.org/Ryerson For hours and fees, visit our website.

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LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

Nearly 31,000 acres make up your Lake County Forest Preserves.

Most preserves are open 6:30 a m –sunset, daily. If a preserve gate is open before 6:30 a m , the preserve is considered open for use.

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OAKtober Celebration & Native Tree and Shrub Sale October 6 | 10 am–4 pm at Ryerson Conservation Area

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. Let our experts help you select the right mix for your yard. Bring the entire family out for a native tree and shrub sale, and free workshops, nature-themed activities and tours of the autumnal woodland.

See page 11 or visit LCFPD.org/OAKtober for event details.

201 9 HIKE LAKE COUNTY Surround yourself in the beauty of forests and prairies during nature's

FREE SENIOR MUSEUM ADMISSION

Plan Your Picnic

most colorful season while exploring

Reservations for 2020 shelter

Complete just seven of the hikes

Senior admission to the Dunn

rentals begin Monday, October

between August 15 and November 30

Museum (Libertyville) is free for the

21. Purchase permits online

to earn a commemorative shield.

entire month of October. Plan your

starting at 12:01 am; by phone

For this year's hike locations and

visit and learn about our exhibition

or in person starting at 8 am.

galleries at LCFPD.org/Museum.

Details: LCFPD.org/permits.

challenge details: LCFPD.org/HLC.

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designated "Hike Lake County" trails.

For maps: LCFPD.org/maps.

◄ FLICKR PICK With the fantastic yellows of autumn as his backdrop, photographer Steven Diver captured morning dew on oak leaves changing color with the season at Wright Woods Forest Preserve (Mettawa).

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