Horizons quarterly // fall 2018 by Lake County Forest Preserve District

HORI Z ON S LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

PRESERVATION, RESTOR ATION , EDUCATION AN D RECRE ATION

QUARTERLY

fall 2018

VOLUME 27, ISSUE 4

Happy 30th Birthday Our education hawk celebrates a milestone.

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On the cover: Joel Sartore, award-winning National Geographic photographer, speaker, author, conservationist and founder of the Photo Ark, took this spectacular photo of our education hawk. She was the wildlife model for a photography workshop Sartore conducted at Ryerson Conservation Area in 2010. nearly

31,000 acres are

protected by the lake county forest preserves .

A MESSAGE from ANN B. MAINE PRESIDENT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES AMAINE@LAKECOUNTYIL.GOV

7 LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES BOARD of COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT

Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire VICE PRESIDENT

Linda Pedersen, Antioch TREASURER

S. Michael Rummel, Lake Forest ASSISTANT TREASURER

In the year 2018, we mark two milestones: the bicentennial of Illinois statehood, made the 21st state in the union in 1818; and the 60th anniversary of the Lake County Forest Preserves, founded by public referendum in 1958. Next time you are in one of our beautiful forest preserves, I invite you to think about what Lake County looked like 60 years ago and 200 years ago, and what it might look like 100 years from now, if we are careful and loving stewards of the land. In 1818, Lake County was significantly more forested than it is today. At that time, over 187,000 acres of the 300,000 total acres in Lake County were forested, which represented nearly two thirds of the land. Today, forest covers less than 23,000 acres. That difference translates to an 88 percent reduction of oak-dominated woodland acres in Lake County in those 200 years. It would be 25 years after Illinois became a state, in 1833, that the signing of the Treaty of Chicago opened Lake County and the surrounding region for purchase. Settlement was quick and the landscape of Lake County began to change significantly as towns were established and large tracts of land were cleared for farming. In our forest preserves today, you can still see remnants of what Lake County looked like so long ago. Thanks to careful forest management, these are among the highest quality wooded natural areas in the region. Reintroduction of fire through controlled burns, removal of invasive plants, strategic thinning of the forest canopy, and other land management methods are ensuring the health of these woodlands. Here are some of my favorite spots for you to visit this fall. Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods) provides one of the best remaining examples of a northern flatwoods forest. If you walk to the top of the loop trail at Rollins Savanna (Grayslake) and look to the south, you will see countless oak trees, several as old as 200 years. And in the first Lake County Forest Preserve, Van Patten Woods, created in 1961, you can visit one particular ancient white oak tree, standing tall near Sterling Lake. If you sit under the cool shade this tree provides, you just might be able to transport yourself back two centuries.

Jeff Werfel, Grayslake Chuck Bartels, Mundelein Carol Calabresa, Libertyville Steve Carlson, Gurnee Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Michael Danforth, Lake Barrington Bill Durkin, Waukegan Paul Frank, Highland Park Sandy Hart, Lake Bluff Diane Hewitt, Waukegan Aaron Lawlor, Vernon Hills Judy Martini, Fox Lake Sidney Mathias, Buffalo Grove Brent Paxton, Zion Craig Taylor, Lake Zurich Tom Weber, Lake Villa Terry Wilke, Round Lake Beach Vance Wyatt, North Chicago EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ty Kovach

HORIZONS

VOLUME 27, ISSUE 4 Fall 2018 EDITOR

Susan Hawkins, Horizons@LCFPD.org DESIGN

Jeanna Martinucci CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS

Brett Peto, Allison Frederick, Jeanna Martinucci, Jackie DeMasi PHOTOGRAPHY

Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Ark (cover, page 6), Carol Freeman, Jeff Goldberg, Dahai Zang, Peter Schulz, John Weinstein, Tim Elliott, Jess Smith, Kimberly Kingen, Thomas James Caldwell, Chip Williams, Phil Hauck, Tamima Itani, Steve H., Chris Evans SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE, UPDATE ADDRESS: 847â&#x20AC;&#x201C;968â&#x20AC;&#x201C;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.

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s e i c e p S e n o s t y e aK ENCOURAGING THE REGENERATION OF OAKS The oak tree is a keystone species of our woodlands. Wildlife relies on its branches and cavities in its trunk for shelter, its bark for camouflage, its acorns for food. Native plants grow in the sunlight streaming through its crown. People travel on trails through oak woodlands, releasing stress and absorbing beauty. Without oaks, these ecosystems would change drastically. Now in its fifth year, our Woodland Habitat Restoration Project has improved the health of oak woodlands along the Des Plaines River in southeastern Lake County. Lessons weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned along the way have informed our plans in other forest preserves. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES

The herbaceous layer, which consists of native wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses less than 1 meter tall, has started to grow in many areas.

Sunlight is the Ke y Based on maps analyzed in partnership

In shady woodlands, the ground is

canopy in two phases across 1,150

largely bare, leaving it susceptible to

acres of MacArthur Woods, Grainger

soil erosion and offering little food

Woods, Wright Woods (all in Mettawa),

and shelter for wildlife. In woodlands

and Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods).

recently reopened to the sun, “the herbaceous layer is more robust, but

with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,

“It’s a phased approach of various

we know 88 percent of oak-dominated

thinning treatments. We wait a couple

communities in Lake County have been

years for oak seedlings to establish,

lost since 1830. Studies show that a

then come back and do additional

The project has benefited wildlife, too.

key to restoring and protecting our

thinning to release those oak seedlings

Crews have left many dead trees

few remaining oak ecosystems is to

into the canopy,” Restoration Ecologist

standing to provide habitat for cavity-

increase the amount of sunlight reach-

Matt Ueltzen said.

nesting birds and roosts for bats.

ing oak seedlings and saplings.

Different techniques were applied

species diversity hasn’t increased greatly,” said Ueltzen.

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) and pileated wood-

In 2009, we conducted a study of

to different parcels. Light thinning

vegetation patterns and found that

nudged it to 15–20 percent, while

just two out of every 1,000 saplings

heavy thinning boosted light trans-

counted were oaks. Unlocking the next

mission to 35–40 percent in the first

generation of this keystone species

year. Crews also cleared partial and

requires more sunlight.

full gaps: circular patches that allow

“We’ve recreated the open structure

50–100 percent light transmission.

those species like,” said Director of

Staff and research partners are now

Natural Resources Jim Anderson. “If

comparing the effectiveness of these

our efforts are assisting them, other

methods, using data from vegetation

species that rely on the same habitat

and wildlife monitoring points.

conditions are likely to respond in a

Young oaks need 30–50 percent light transmission to ground level for growth. But shade-tolerant trees such as sugar maple (Acer saccharum) and elm, and invasive shrubs such as buck-

Since 2012, crews have thinned the

peckers (Dryocopus pileatus), which need open woodlands for foraging and nesting, are seen more often in the southeastern preserves.

similar manner.”

thorn, thicken the tree canopy and

READING THE RESULTS

understory. Prior to restoration, light

Some results are already visible. Areas

Another facet of restoration is hydrol-

transmission was just 15.6 percent on

thinned the least have seen the lowest

ogy—how water cycles through an

average in project areas.

amount of growth in oak seedlings.

ecosystem—which is responding well.

improve the diversity of age, size class

and rain. Amphibians and specialized

and tree species in oak woodlands,

invertebrates breed and grow in them.

reversing a regional shift toward

Birds and mammals visit them. Canopy

shadier, less diverse communities.

thickness and the composition of leaf

ST MARYS RD

Together, all these restoration methods

sions that fill in spring with snowmelt

“Now we need to manage the ecologi-

litter can negatively impact water

AV E

communities,” said Anderson. “That

hold water.

means encouraging more oaks,

“Some of the ponds that were over-

hickories and other native species

whelmed with silver maple (Acer

that belong in oak ecosystems.”

saccharinum) and other less desirable

EVERETT RD

cal composition of the woodland

chemistry and how long vernal ponds

UK WA M IL

Vernal ponds are shallow, wet depres-

Doing this will require action across

species received a lot of leaf litter that

Lake County. We’re proud to partner

decomposed rapidly and robbed dis-

in this effort with the Chicago Region

solved oxygen from the water,” Ueltzen

Trees Initiative, The Morton Arboretum,

said. “Restoring oak dominance in

Illinois Natural History Survey, Citizens

those areas has improved water quality

DEERFIELD RD

for Conservation, and others. 21

and quantity.”

STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE

LESSONS LEARNED

LAKE COOK RD

The majority of land—and oak wood-

We have applied lessons learned in the

owned. Engaging landowners to

WOODLAND HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT

protect their oaks is crucial.

lands—in Lake County are privately

southern project areas to other forest preserves, such as Rollins Savanna (Grayslake), Lyons Woods (Waukegan) and Cuba Marsh (Deer Park). There,

“Discovering what you have on

heavy canopy thinning has been done

your property is a good start. Think

on the first go-round. Instead of

about controlling invasive species

symmetric circles, gaps in the canopy

and restoring native ground layer

at Wadsworth Savanna (Wadsworth)

vegetation around the base of your

were adapted to better follow the

oaks,” Ueltzen said.

topography and plant communities.

The last round of canopy thinning

“In the past, we focused on removing

for the Woodland Habitat Restoration

non-native, invasive species. Today,

Project’s initial phase will take place

we take a more holistic view of the

this winter. Our 100-year vision

community,” Anderson said.

supplies future direction—to improve the ecosystem functions and diversity

As the canopy opens, other restoration

MACARTHUR WOODS

GRAINGER WOODS

WRIGHT WOODS

RYERSON WOODS

CAHOKIA FLATWOODS

DES PLAINES RIVER

From the Ground Up

Multiple monitoring plots track the growth of oak seedlings in each project area. This allows us to compare the effects of different canopy thinning techniques. PERCENT CHANGE IN HEIGHT

of native plant and animal life found

methods, such as controlled burns

throughout Lake County and the

and native seeding, continue or are reintroduced. “We reduced controlled burns in some

region.

UNDERSTORY REMOVAL

“The effort is intended to go on

LIGHT THINNING

long beyond anybody’s stay here,”

of these woodlands during the past

Anderson said. “We want to restore

five years to let the oaks grow to a

these systems so they’re functioning

decent sapling size. Data indicate it is

at an ecologically sustainable level.”

time to reinstate the burn program,”

Anderson said. “Fire is a strong tool to

To learn more about this restoration

steer our systems toward stability.”

project, visit LCFPD.org/woodlands.

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

36.3% 49%

MODERATE 72% THINNING PARTIAL GAP

76%

HEAVY THINNING

78%

FULL GAP

95%

<< PHOTOS 1. Habitat restoration signs mark project areas. 2. A machine called a feller buncher removes a tree over the winter. 3. Canopy thinning helps the herbaceous layer grow. 4. Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) nest in the cavities of dead trees. 5. Staff plant oak seedlings in spring.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start a movement. The spread of invasive species is recognized as one of the major factors contributing to ecosystem change and instability in our county, region and nation. These species have the ability to displace or eliminate native species, alter fire regimes, damage infrastructure and threaten human livelihoods. Invasive species are changing the iconic landscapes of our nation. To effectively control invasive species, removal needs to extend beyond the borders of natural areas. The invasive species European buckthorn is currently the most common tree in Lake County, making up more than 40 percent of our canopy, according to a 2010 tree census conducted by the U.S. Forest Service and The Morton Arboretum. It will continue to be an issue until the community is involved: from private landowners to homeowner associations, golf courses to garden clubs, businesses to school districts. By developing a network of critical landscapes, everyone can work together to safeguard the resources and places that benefit people, wildlife and the economy. Momentum is building and will continue to build. Together, public and private partners are working toward a buckthorn-free Lake County, serving as catalysts for the entire Chicago region.

When it comes to buckthorn removal, the difference across property lines is often stark. To effectively control buckthorn in Lake County, efforts must go beyond forest preserve boundaries. A partnership around Middlefork Savanna (Lake Forest) is working toward the eradication of buckthorn within a 2,900-acre area.

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Buckthorn often grows in dense hedges or thickets. Some homeowners keep it to increase privacy or reduce road noise. Native shrubs, sedges and wildflowers can successfully replicate those effects while adding to the health of Lake County. Eco-friendly properties, pictured left, conserve water and provide habitat for birds, bees and other beneficial wildlife. Ideal replacements for those hoping to maintain a privacy hedge after buckthorn removal include the native shrubs elderberry and viburnum.

We distributed a survey to homeowners around Middlefork Savanna to research the best ways to eradicate buckthorn and support native landscapes. The results will enhance outreach efforts, focus restoration activities and inform similar projects throughout the Chicago region. For example, we learned from question 6 that almost half of respondents have an extensive hedge of

Winter is the ideal time to remove dense stands of buckthorn. Fall is a great time to plan for those efforts, because buckthorn leafs out early

buckthorn in their yard (graph below). View the full results at LCFPD.org/research.

and retains its leaves late in fall. It

Q6. If you currently have buckthorn, to what extent is it present on your property?

and late autumn when the leaves of

Small seedlings that sprout in the garden or yard

15.9%

One or more isolated shrubs or trees

23.8% 17.5% 42.9%

is easiest to locate in early spring native vegetation are absent or have changed color. Prioritize large areas by starting

A hedge or foundation planting less than 50 feet in length

with buckthorn shrubs that are full

An extensive thicket or hedge more than 50 feet in length

are dioecious with either all male or

of seeds. Usually, buckthorn plants all female flowers on the same plant. Spread by their fruit, buckthorn seeds remain viable in the soil for two to six years. Therefore, start by removing the fruit-bearing shrubs. Buckthorn is best controlled by cutting the stem a few inches above the soil, then applying herbicide to the cut stump. Planting a mix of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers can help control resprouting.

Find out more at LCFPD.org/buckthorn You can join the movement! We invite all Lake County residents to help. Several homeowners have already volunteered to help eradicate buckthorn. Whether they have removed buckthorn from their yard or are simply considering it, every resident who participates will benefit the community. In the coming months we will distribute resources to help assess your yard, plus tips to remove buckthorn, landscape with native plants, and get further involved with this effort toward an even more beautiful, healthy Lake County.

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Special Feature

PRESERVENEWS OUR EDUCATION HAWK TURNS 30 With a badly injured right wing, the future was uncertain for a 4-month-old red-tailed hawk found near Highland Park in the summer of 1988. The hawk was taken to a wildlife rehabilitation facility, but after healing, it could only glide short distances. It was unable to gain enough lift to soar and hunt, and as a raptor both skills are necessary for survival in the wild. We knew the hawk could touch many lives as an ambassador for Lake County birds of prey, so we built a home for it at Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods) where it became an honorary Environmental Educator. It’s difficult to determine the age and gender of a young hawk, but as they grow certain markers become evident. Our hawk’s striped tail feathers and lighter eye color indicated it was immature, and its larger size implied it may be female, as males are smaller. Shortly after taking up residence at Ryerson, the juvenile hawk began to molt into its adult plumage, its eye color darkened gradually over the next few years, and its gender was confirmed as female when she began to lay eggs. Each spring since then, and up until just a few years ago when she stopped laying eggs, she would instinctively build a nest to hold her different colored eggs using sticks and evergreen branches we provided for her. For our hawk and other wild birds, egg laying is a natural, seasonal process that doesn’t always require the presence of a male, however, such eggs are infertile and will not hatch. She lives outside year-round in an enclosed structure, called a mews, built specifically for her. The mews protects her from stormy weather and predators, and provides a secure place for her to feed and nest. Because her species is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, we must hold state and federal permits to keep her in our possession.

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The hawk is tended to by her primary caretaker, handler and fellow Environmental Educator Jill Stites, and

NAN BUCKARDT, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, WITH HAWK IN 1989

by other Ryerson educators. Volunteers also donate their time each weekend. As a volunteer herself, Jill began working with the hawk in 1989 and continued in this role after becoming an employee in 1993. Over these many years of caring for her, Jill has established a strong bond with the hawk, similar to that of a mate. The hawk recognizes Jill by voice and sight. In addition to feeding, talon and beak trimming, skin treatments, and taking her to the vet when needed, Jill also maintains regulatory permits and completes required government reports that hold us accountable for her care.

“ PEOPLE ARE DRAWN TO HER WHEN WE ARE IN PUBLIC. SHE’S A CONVERSATION STARTER, AND A STRONG TEACHING TOOL, ASSISTANT AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL AMBASSADOR.

”

-Nan Buckardt, Director of Education

Throughout her long life, the hawk has served as an educational assistant to our staff during school programs, summer camps and special events. Though not formally trained, she has become well-conditioned for public interactions. Because she is a wild raptor, we refrain from assigning to her any human attributes like a name. This helps stress to the public that wild animals are not pets and should always be handled with caution and care. If you look closely, you will see leather anklets on our hawk, called jesses, which stay on at all times to help the handler safely and easily manage her. On average, red-tailed hawks live between 10 to 21 years in the wild and up to 29 years in captivity, so our hawk’s 30th birthday is really something to celebrate! Follow us on social media as we commemorate this wildlife milestone by featuring images of her through the years.

Red-tailed Hawk Facts

FUNCTIONAL FEATHERS Each year in summer, the hawk molts some of her body feathers, and by winter they are replaced. Feathers are composed of beta-keratin,

SCIENTIFIC NAME

same as human fingernails, arranged in a branching structure.

Buteo jamaicensis

A special federal permit, for which we apply annually, allows us to send

HEIGHT

discarded feathers in good condition to a repository in Colorado for

17–22 INCHES (MALE)

Native ceremonial traditions. Another government

18–25 INCHES (FEMALE)

permit allows us to use the remaining feathers for educational purposes.

WEIGHT* 1.5–2.8 LBS (MALE) 1.9–3.2 LBS (FEMALE)

*Our hawk weighs 4.2 lbs WINGSPAN 4 FEET (MALE AND FEMALE) LIFESPAN 10–21 YEARS IN THE WILD, UP TO 29 YEARS IN CAPTIVITY DIET SMALL MAMMALS, BIRDS, AND REPTILES GRIP STRENGTH ABOUT 200 LBS/SQUARE INCH EYESIGHT SEMIPLUME

CONTOUR

TAIL

FLIGHT

8X BETTER THAN HUMANS, BEST VISION OF ALL DIURNAL ANIMALS, THOSE ACTIVE DURING THE DAY VOCALIZATIONS SCREAM, SHRILL, CLUCKING PREY CAPTURE SUCCESS RATE ONLY 10% IN THE WILD, 100% IN CAPTIVITY

Did You Know?

“ We have a strong bond. I understand her behaviors, moods and needs, and I’m

• Talons are razor sharp.

always looking out for her first. It’s a

• Beaks grow like our fingernails.

privilege to be close to her and that she

• Most iconic eagle cries in movies are the scream of a red-tailed hawk.

allows us to have this kind of relationship.

• Strength is in their legs and feet.

We even chat about the good old days.” -Jill Stites, Environmental Educator

• Interlocking barbules on feathers, similar to teeth on a zipper, form a wind and waterproof barrier.

1 A close-up of the hawk’s strong, razor sharp talons. 2 In her mews, the hawk builds a nest made of sticks and evergreen branches to hold her eggs. 3 Detail view of the hawk’s beak. 4 Environmental Educator Jill Stites, wearing protective leather gloves, holds the hawk during an in-school program.

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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.

Quadruple your gift to help restore Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Thanks to a Community Stewardship Challenge Grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, every dollar raised to restore Grassy Lake (Lake Barrington) will be matched with $3, giving your $100 gift a $400 impact! The program also provides a cash

WELCOME REI Our county’s first REI store isn’t due to open in Vernon Hills until later this fall, but the retail and outdoor recreation services company has already forged a great partnership with the Lake County Forest Preserves. In addition to offering recreation programs in various preserves, we are delighted to thank REI for its recent $20,000 grant to support two

incentive to inspire volunteers to give back. Whether they

public access projects.

are working alone or leading a group workday, volunteer

With these funds and the help of Youth

stewards Carol Hogan and Wes Wolf work nearly every day to bring Grassy Lake back to health. The grant will supply Carol, Wes and other volunteers with native woodland seeds and wetland plants to replace the buckthorn thickets and other invasive species that have been degrading this site for decades.

Conservation Corps crews this summer, we will extend an existing boardwalk at Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods) and stabilize the shoreline with native wetland plants at the Wright Woods Canoe Launch at IL Route

We have until October 2019 to hit our $7,000 fundraising

60 (Vernon Hills).

goal and reach 400 hours of volunteer service at Grassy Lake.

Thank you, REI!

Learn how to help us get there by visiting LCFPD.org/donate.

ANNUAL FUND BREAKS RECORDS Thank you to all who contributed to the Annual Fund before June 30 and helped us exceed our $100,000 goal for the fiscal year! With your help, we raised more money than ever before for this fund, which provides a flexible source of funding for all areas of the Lake County Forest Preserves mission. In the past year, Annual Fund grants supported education loan boxes to put learning tools in the hands of Lake County teachers, helped staff assess the health of our Blanding’s turtle population, and supported habitat restoration and volunteer engagement at Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago).

305 donors

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$10,000 highest gift

$100,300 total raised

FALL CALENDAR

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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SEPTEMBER Thru Nov 30 Hike Lake County Hike seven of 12 designated trails throughout the county to earn a commemorative hiking shield. Details and materials: LCFPD.org/HLC. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Forest Fitness Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.

Saturdays, 8–9 am, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/FF. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

5, 21 Lunchtime Tours Enjoy 30-minute guided and themed tours of the exhibition galleries.

Wednesday, Friday, 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

6 Monarchs and Milkweeds Drop in and learn about this magical migrator and its reliance on milkweed through hands-on activities and crafts.

Thursday, 5:30–7 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. FREE. No registration required. ®

8 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. Valid Illinois fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Saturday, 6:30 am–12 pm, Independence Grove marina. All ages. Adult supervision required. $10 per person. 8 Walk with a Naturalist Enjoy the late summer beauty of the fields and ponds on this naturalist-guided walk. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, McDonald Woods. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

8 Scout Saturday: Reptile and Amphibian Merit Badge Discover the reptiles and amphibians that live in Lake County as you earn your merit badge.

Saturday, 1–5 pm, Ryerson Woods—Classroom Cabins. Ages 10–17. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents.

9, 16, 23, 30 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 pm, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/GuidedHLC. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

11 Hikin’ Tykes: Monarch Butterflies Nature-based story, hands-on activities, craft, and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) with your preschooler.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Independence Grove. Visitors Center. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents.

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

Tuesday, 5–6:30 pm, Half Day. Follow signs to program. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

12 Small Discoveries: Mammoths and Mastodons

What is the difference between a mammoth and a mastodon? Discover the differences through fossils, stories, crafts and more! Wednesday, 10–11 am, Dunn Museum. Children ages 2–5. Adult supervision required. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission. 13 Connecting Kids with Nature Connect your kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

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SEPTEMBER (continued) 13, 30 Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours Drop in to learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark, at your own pace.

Thursday, Sunday, 12:30–4:30 pm, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

13 History Hacked: Civil War Drum Who were the drummers behind the drums? Hear the story behind the Civil War drum in our An American Frontier exhibition and learn more about other Civil War drummers.

Thursday, 3–3:45 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

14 Astronomy Program Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargaze after the meeting, weather permitting. In partnership with Skokie Valley Astronomers.

Friday, 8–10 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Families with children ages 12 and up. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

15 Rx for Health: Walking in Nature Join a health professional and an educator to explore the preserve as we improve our health.

Saturday, 4–5:30 pm, Wright Woods. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

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

Sunday, 11 am–2 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

16 Symbols of Illinois: Monarch Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) by learning about state symbols. During each program in this 10-part series, learn about the origin and natural history of the state symbols. May also include a brief walk. Sunday, 1–2:30 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center—Education Wing. All ages. Adult supervision required. $2 residents, $4 nonresidents. 19 Homeschool Companion: Fall on the Farm Learn about the work done on early Lake County farms as you try out a variety of related hands-on activities and tour Bonner Heritage Farm.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 am, Bonner Heritage Farm. Ages 5–12. Adult supervision required. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

20 Artist Talk: Lake County Jewelry Hear jewelry artist, Deb Brown Bryant, explain the process and inspiration for her designs. Then, connect with local history as you learn about a piece of jewelry in the Museum’s collection.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

21 Community Campfire Friday Nights Bring your friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night.

Friday, 7–9 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

22 Night Voyageur Paddle our 34-foot canoe while learning about the fur trade in 18th-century Lake County and the lives of the Voyageurs. Saturday, 6–8 pm, Independence Grove—North Bay Pavilion. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $10 residents, $14 nonresidents. 26 Senior Series: Fall Wildflowers Join us as we explore the preserve to discover the diversity of wildflowers and the wildlife that depend on them. HORI ZONS QUARTERLY FALL 2 01 8

Wednesday, 2–3:30 pm, Pine Dunes. Meet at the Hunt Club Road entrance parking lot. Adults 55 and up. FREE residents, $5 nonresidents.

Taste the results of the Green Youth Farm in Lake County: fresh produce sustainably grown in Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago) by local youth. Farm stand sales Wednesday mornings through October 17—see LCFPD.org/produce for details. The Green Youth Farm is supported in part through generous donations to the Preservation Foundation.

SEPTEMBER (continued) 26 Tinkering Through Time: Awesome Adaptations Test your engineering and science skills as you explore how the Potawatomi and others utilized a vast array of natural resources in our area, then investigate a variety of local wildlife adaptations.

Wednesday, 3:30–4:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Children ages 6–10. Adult supervision required. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

29 Meet the Author: David Powell Author David Powell speaks about the experience of Lake County soldiers in the 96th Illinois Infantry at Horseshoe Ridge, Chickamauga, during the American Civil War. Mr. Powell is the author of The Maps of Chickamauga, among many other titles.

Saturday, 3:30–4:30 pm, Dunn Museum. FREE with Museum admission. No registration required. Book signing following presentation.

29 GO Lake County Celebration Celebrate the GO Lake County movement with a parade of GO communities and a walk.

Saturday, 10 am–12 pm, Independence Grove—North Bay Pavilion. FREE. No registration required.

30 Fall Features: Fungus, Fruits and Flowers Identify unique features of the season, and explore life cycles and important roles fungus, fruits and prairie flowers have in nature.

Sunday, 9–10:30 am, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Adults, families with children ages 4 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

30 Tinkering Through Time: Bonner Farm Come learn about life on the farm from early settlement to today, with hands-on activities and a visit to the garden.

Sunday, 10–11 am, Bonner Heritage Farm. Ages 5–12. Adult supervision required. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.

OCTOBER 1–31 Ethel’s Poet-Tree Help us honor Ethel Untermyer (1925–2009), leader of the 1958 referendum founding the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Write a short poem and hang it on “Ethel’s Poet-Tree,” which will be on display for the month of October at the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. 4 Dinosaurs vs. Reptiles Although dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, there is still confusion between reptiles and dinosaurs. Put on your dino shirt and come learn about what made dinosaurs so special, meet a live reptile and make a dinosaur craft to take home.

Thursday, 5:30–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

Saturdays, 8–9 am, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/FF. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

6, 13, 20, 27 Forest Fitness Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.

6 Walk with a Naturalist Enjoy the first blush of fall color. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Wright Woods. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

7, 14, 28 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 pm, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/GuidedHLC. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

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

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

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OCTOBER (continued) 9 Hikin’ Tykes: Spiders Nature-based story, hands-on activities, craft, and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) with your preschooler.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents.

10 Tinkering Through Time: Silly Sounds What types of sounds do instruments make? Learn about instruments and sound vibrations by creating your own.

Wednesday, 3:30–4:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Ages 6–10, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

11 Connecting Kids with Nature Connect your kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

11 Teacher Open House Learn about exciting programs and resources for your class, tour the exhibitions and take part in guided teacher training sessions with our education staff. Professional development credits available. Thursday, 5–8 pm, Dunn Museum. Lake County educators. FREE. No registration required. 12 Astronomy Program Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargaze after the meeting, weather permitting. In partnership with Skokie Valley Astronomers.

Friday, 8–10 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Families with children ages 12 and up. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

13 History Cafe: The Blodgett Family Families in Lake County have fascinating histories with many connections to the area. Learn about the Blodgetts and their involvement in anti-slavery societies, the Civil War and more.

Saturday, 1–2 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

13 Winter is Coming Learn about leaf color changes and how these changes coincide with signals for animal migration and hibernation.

Saturday, 3–4:30 pm, Van Patten Woods. Adults, families with children ages 4 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

13 Rx for Health: Walking in Nature Join a health professional and an educator to explore the preserve as we improve our health.

Saturday, 4–5:30 am, Nippersink. Meet at Entrance Shelter. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

14 Symbols of Illinois: Big Bluestem Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) by learning about state symbols. Each program in this 10-part series teaches about the origin and natural history of the state symbols, and may also include a walk.

Sunday, 1–2:30 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. All ages. Adult supervision required. $2 residents, $4 nonresidents.

14 2018 Ethel Untermyer Conservation Forum: Preserving Lake County Lake County has a rich history of preservation. Join Dunn Museum curator, Diana Dretske, as we step back in time to meet the individuals whose efforts preserved the county’s historical and natural heritage, such as Robert Vogel, pictured here in 1957 with the Museum’s 420 million-year-old fossil. Sunday, 1–3 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults, families with children ages 5 and up. FREE. Registration required. 17, 26 Lunchtime Tours: Inventions Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour on innovations and inventions.

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Wednesday, Friday, 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

Celebrate OAKtober! October is Oak Awareness Month—OAKtober—in Illinois. Celebrate by hosting a restoration workday, taking a walk through a woodland, or sharing photos of your favorite oak on social media using #OAKtober. Visit chicagorti.org /OAKtober to learn more.

OCTOBER (continued) 18 Spooky Lake County Ever wonder about the haunted locations in Lake County? At this spooktacular program, you will hear about all the spooky events in Lake County history.

Thursday, 7–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. FREE. No registration required. ®

19–20 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 pm. Ryerson Woods. All ages. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents. Ages 3 and under are free. Registration required. 24 Small Discoveries: Fall Colors Explore the variety of fall colors through color mixing, nature crafts and storytime.

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Dunn Museum. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

24 Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours Drop in to learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark, at your own pace.

Wednesday, 12:30–4:30 pm, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

24 Senior Series: Sandhill Cranes Each autumn, our skies are filled with the bugling call of sandhill cranes migrating south. Join us to learn more about the life history of these remarkable birds.

Wednesday, 2–3:30 pm, Ryerson Woods— Welcome Center. Adults 55 and up. FREE residents, $5 nonresidents.

26 Community Campfire Friday Nights Bring your friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night.

Friday, 7–9 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

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

Saturday, 1–2:30 pm, Wright Woods. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

NOVEMBER 1 Mini Historian Help your little ones become mini historians as they explore our Museum galleries and learn about historical objects.

Thursday, 6–7 pm, Dunn Museum. Families with children 6 and up. FREE. No registration required.

Saturdays, 8–9 am, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/FF. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

3, 10, 17, 24 Forest Fitness Group fitness walks feature a new preserve each week.

3 Walk with a Naturalist Fall is winding down, but there is still plenty to discover on this naturalist-guided walk. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Greenbelt—Shelter B. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

3 Rx for Health: Walking in Nature Join a health professional and an educator to explore the preserve as we improve our health.

Saturday, 4–5:30 pm, Independence Grove. Meet at North Bay Pavilion parking lot. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

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NOVEMBER (continued) 4, 11, 18 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 pm, for weekly locations see LCFPD.org/GuidedHLC. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

4, 13 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial.

Sunday, Tuesday, 1–2:30 pm, for locations see LCFPD.org/Playdate. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

7, 30 Lunchtime Tours: Highlights Enjoy a 30-minute highlights tour of the exhibition galleries.

Wednesday, Friday, 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

8 Connecting Kids with Nature Connect your kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.

Thursday, 10:30–11:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network event.

9 Astronomy Program Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargaze after the meeting, weather permitting. In partnership with Skokie Valley Astronomers.

Friday, 8–10 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Families with children ages 12 and up. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

11 Symbols of Illinois: White Oak Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) by learning about state symbols. Each program in this 10-part series teaches about the origin and natural history of the state symbols, and may also include a walk.

Sunday, 1:30–2:30 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. Adult supervision required. $2 residents, $4 nonresidents.

13 History Hacked: Abana Spring Water Crate Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) with guest speaker Jenny Berry of the Libertyville–Mundelein Historical Society as she shares the history behind the Abana Spring Water Crate on display in our Special Exhibition Gallery.

Tuesday, 3–3:45 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

14 Small Discoveries: Five Senses Learn about your five senses through activities and play.

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Dunn Museum. Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

15 But It’s Cold Outside The temperature may be dropping but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Come learn about the many opportunities to get outside and enjoy your forest preserves in winter.

Thursday, 5:30–7 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. FREE. No registration required. ®

17 Potawatomi Hunting Camp Visit a recreation of a Potawatomi hunting camp. Speak with expert costumed interpreters to learn about evolving Native lifeways, cultural values, hunting practices and the fur trade. Saturday, 10 am–5 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. FREE with Museum admission. 18 Thanksgiving for Nature Scavenger Hunt Discover what we should be thankful for in nature. Find clues along the trail in this self-paced activity.

Sunday, 1–3 pm, Van Patten Woods—Shelter A. All ages. $2 residents and nonresidents.

20 Tinkering Through Time: Lake County Inventors Hear about Lake County’s inventors and then work to create your own invention.

Tuesday, 3:30–4:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Ages 6–10, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

BESS BOWER DUNN MUSEUM, LIBERTYVILLE Ongoing Lake County Celebrates Illinois’ 200th: #IllinoisProud This special exhibition commemorates the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018). It showcases the work of local historical societies and features artifacts from the book 200 Objects That Made History in Lake and McHenry Counties. Presented by the Dunn Museum and members of the Lake County Historical Alliance.

BRUSHWOOD GALLERY AT RYERSON WOODS, RIVERWOODS Through September 2 The Promise of an Acorn The Art of Oak Ecosystems Featuring the work of multiple artists, this art exhibition focuses not just on the oak itself, but also on the unique habitat it creates, the other species it supports, and its impact on culture and the environment. Presented by the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods in partnership with the Lake County Forest Preserves.

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SPECIAL FACILITIES Directory

GENERAL OFFICES

OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY

1899 West Winchester Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

19808 West Grand Avenue Lake Villa, Illinois 60046

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

847-968-3411 tel (Operations) 847-968-3404 tel (Public Safety) 847-968-3116 fax

8 am –4:30 pm, Monday–Friday

6:30 am –3 pm, Monday–Friday

911 emergency 847-549-5200 nonemergency public safety issues

OUTDOOR RECREATION

EDUCATION

GOLF

LCFPD.org

INDEPENDENCE GROVE

GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER

BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB

16400 West Buckley Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064

33600 North U.S. Highway 45 Grayslake, Illinois 60030

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

847-968-3477

847-968-3100 847-968-3441 847-489-1931 847-247-1119

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.

GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org BESS BOWER DUNN MUSEUM

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

BraeLochGolfClub.org

1899 West Winchester Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

COUNTRYSIDE GOLF CLUB

847-968-3400 Main

Prairie and Traditional Courses

DunnMuseum.org

Parking Fee

Gallery and Gift Shop Hours

20800 West Hawley Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060

Lake County residents FREE

10 AM–5 PM, Tuesday–Saturday 12–5 PM, Sundays Closed, Mondays

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

$6 adults $3 seniors, youth ages 4–17 Free, children ages 3 and under

CountrysideGolfClub.org

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

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course

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 Boat Launch and Marina Hours For hours and fees, visit our website.

39700 North Lewis Avenue Beach Park, Illinois 60099

Open until 8 PM on the first and third Thursdays of every month with free admission after 5 PM. Free admission sponsored by: 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

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THUNDERHAWK GOLF CLUB

847-968-3100 847-968-3441 847-489-1931 847-968-3450 ®

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

ThunderHawkGolfClub.org

LCFPD.ORG

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

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LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES GENERAL OFFICES 1899 WEST WINCHESTER ROAD LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS 60048

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THIS PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED USING 100% RECYCLED PAPER, ALLOWING US TO SAVE 47 MATURE TREES, 15,313 LBS GREENHOUSE GASES, 4,661 LBS SOLID WASTE, 45,555 GALS WATER

2018 HIKE LAKE COUNTY

Discover the Nature of Health

Reduce stress and improve your physical and mental health by taking exercise into nature. Studies show spending time outdoors interacting with our natural world makes us healthier, happier and more mindful. Activate the power of nature for your good health by taking part in our annual Hike Lake County Challenge. Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated “Hike Lake County” trails with family, friends or canine companions. Complete just seven of the hikes between August 15 and November 30 to earn a commemorative shield. Designated trails are selected by our education staff and are different each year. For this year’s hike locations, go to our interactive map at LCFPD.org/maps or visit LCFPD.org/HLC.

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“ Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows through trees.”

John Muir

◄ FLICKR PICK Our education owl, an eastern screech owl (Otus asio) and resident of Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods), offers a wink to photographer Jeff Goldberg. Posted via Flickr.

Connect with us! For up-to-the-minute Forest Preserve news and events, find us on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Flickr, or YouTube @LCFPD. Download our mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store— search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”