Horizons quarterly // winter 2016 by Lake County Forest Preserve District

HORI Z ON S LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

PRESERVATION, RESTOR ATION , EDUCATION AN D RECRE ATION

QUARTERLY

winter 2016 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1

On the cover: Lichens are unique and complex organisms. No two are alike. They are a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga and/or cyanobacteria, each playing an important role. Fungus is the dominant partner, giving a lichen most of its characteristics. The alga photosynthesizes, providing food for the fungus. On the cover is a common lichen of the genus, Physcia. nearly

31,000 acres are protected

by the lake county forest preserves .

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES BOARD of COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT

A MESSAGE from

Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire VICE PRESIDENT

ANN B. MAINE PRESIDENT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

Linda Pedersen, Antioch TREASURER

S. Michael Rummel, Lake Forest ASSISTANT TREASURER

Winter is both an ending and a beginning. In this part of the country, the natural world slows down, gaining strength and resources for the coming spring. For humans, the old year ends and the new begins, and so it is a time when we take stock of accomplishments and look to the future with all its promise. This year we celebrated the completion of the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway by challenging the public to travel its entire 31.4-mile length. As I write this message, nearly 240 people have already completed our challenge, and have hiked, biked, canoed, walked or run this magnificent green corridor (see page 5). It was also a banner year for the Forest Preserves in the fight against invasive plant species. Visitors throughout the county witnessed our progress as we cleared nearly 1,000 acres of woody invasives, including buckthorn, from our beautiful woodlands. Halting the spread of these species is a major factor in restoring ecosystem stability throughout Lake County and the region. We are excited to have made strong progress in an important conservation goal of our 100-year Vision: eradication of buckthorn. In addition, two pilot initiatives got underway this year, engaging private landowners and other partners, in the battle to curb this destructive plant (see page 1). As we improve the plant health in our preserves, we also improve the habitat for many animals. We partnered with Chicago Wilderness as a sponsoring organization for 12 Priority Species in the Chicago region. This program draws attention to 12 sensitive animal species, and creates initiatives to improve habitats in support of these animals. Forest Preserve efforts centered on the Blanding’s turtle, a native species, which had been in decline in Lake County. Through the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, the public got involved this year, became Turtle Champions, and helped us exceed our $12,000 goal in support of our Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Project (see page 13). This year also marks a watershed for our Lake County Discovery Museum, with the transfer of the world-renown Curt Teich Postcard Archives to the Newberry Library in Chicago. In its new home at the Newberry Library, the Teich Archives will be passionately safeguarded and more widely available to the public. We remain committed to our mission of interpreting Lake County’s natural and human history, and are enthusiastic for the move of the Museum to Libertyville in 2017 (see page 14). Endings can also mean beginnings. The accomplishments of the past year pave the way for exciting initiatives in the coming year, working hand in hand with the public we serve.

Audrey H. Nixon, North Chicago Chuck Bartels, Mundelein Carol Calabresa, Libertyville Steve Carlson, Gurnee Bonnie Thomson Carter, Ingleside Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Bill Durkin, Waukegan Sandra Hart, Lake Bluff Diane Hewitt, Waukegan Aaron Lawlor, Vernon Hills Steven W. Mandel, Highland Park Sidney Mathias, Buffalo Grove Brent Paxton, Zion Nick Sauer, Lake Barrington Craig Taylor, Lake Zurich Tom Weber, Lake Villa Jeff Werfel, Grayslake Terry Wilke, Round Lake Beach EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ty Kovach

HORIZONS VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1

Winter 2016

EDITOR

Susan Hawkins, Horizons@LCFPD.org CONTRIBUTORS

Allison Frederick, Katherine Hamilton-Smith PHOTOGRAPHY

Carol Freeman (cover), Gerald Barnett, Nat Carmichael, Tim Elliott, Steve H., Phil Hauck, Sparky Stensaas, Robert Visconti SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES HOTLINE: 847–968–3335

Horizons is the quarterly publication of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Subscriptions are free. To subscribe, unsubscribe or update your address, call the hotline or email Horizons@LCFPD.org. Subscribers may also receive mailings from the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves. 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.

Eradicating Invasive Buckthorn A Key Conservation Goal The spread of invasive species is recognized as one of the major factors contributing to ecosystem change and instability throughout the region. Invasive species have the ability to displace or wipe out native species, alter fire regimes, damage infrastructure, and threaten human livelihoods. Invasive species are changing the iconic landscapes of our forest preserves and our county.

VOLUNTEER STEWARDS Âť Restoration workdays are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors while giving back to the environment. Interested in helping? Simply show up at a workday near you. Equipment is provided at the forest preserve. All you have to do is arrive wearing long pants, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Visit LCFPD.org/workdays.

Buckthorn eradication is one of the key conservation goals identified in our 100-year Vision. Specifically, we aim to eliminate buckthorn from all preserves through restoration and management, and reduce buckthorn by 50 percent throughout Lake County through partnership and outreach within 20 years. In order to effectively control buckthorn, removal needs to extend beyond Forest Preserve boundaries. We are working together with Lake County schools, reaching out to private landowners, and teaming up with partners to make this goal a reality. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRES E RVES

ONE CLASS AT A TIME

Eradicating

Invasive Buckthorn

Environmental education helps Lake County students engage in science through hands-on learning experiences, which demonstrate how their choices and actions affect the world around them. Teachers are amazed at what a single program with our skilled and friendly naturalists does for their students. Lake County habitats benefit, too. School by school, class by class, we are making major progress toward our restoration goals. This is the inaugural year for Habitat Heroes. Designed for grades 3–8, this school program meets eight Illinois Science Standards through a handson approach that teaches human

BUCKTHORN ID 1 Buckthorn is a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall.

2 Buckthorn gets its name from its spiny branches whose terminal buds often resemble a buck’s hoof. 3 Fruits appear July–September. Each berry contains 3–4 seeds.

4 Oval, shiny leaves have prominent veins and a slight curving tip. Oneto 4-inch leaves grow in an alternate (sometimes opposite) pattern.

impacts on the earth, as well as the impacts of non-native plant species on our local biodiversity. This fall, classes that became Habitat Heroes worked hard to clear invasive brush, such as buckthorn, at Lakewood Forest Preserve (Wauconda).

HABITAT HEROES » Mark Hurley, one of our expert educators, loves to “bury” a group of students deep into a buckthorn thicket at the beginning of the week for a “before” photo. After safety and how-to instructions, students are eager to stand up to this invasive plant bully, enjoying the transformation that occurs right before their eyes and because of their own hard work. After a combined 350 hours of teamwork during this annual educational event, Mark has students stand in the same spot for an “after” image of their work area. The reactions are the same every time. Shock. Pride. Inspiration. They are eager to take these actions back to their neighborhoods and inspire further improvements to our local environment. 2 HORI ZONS QUARTERLY WIN T E R 2 01 6

Further southeast in Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods), educators host what they fondly refer to as “Hawthorn Week.” Each November for 10 years, 500 students from Hawthorn Middle Schools in Vernon Hills join us over the course of four days. Rotating through activities, students learn about wildlife in Lake County, while others work hard to remove invasive buckthorn from the woodlands. And, they’ve made major progress. Except for a small wetland patch along Riverwoods Road, almost all of the buckthorn thickets have been eradicated.

A PILOT PROJECT We are in the beginning stages of a pilot project to eradicate buckthorn in a 2,900-acre area surrounding Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve (Lake Forest). We have been restoring habitat within this preserve for nearly two decades. However, we recognize that buckthorn will continue to be an issue until we redefine our efforts with a greater scope—one that engages private landowners to control buckthorn on their properties and provides support for their efforts. We consider this a pilot project, because it is our intent to utilize what we learn by applying it to other parts of the county. Our hope is that a few concerned landowners working toward buckthorn removal on their property will serve as catalysts for their neighbors, homeowner associations, and private businesses in their communities. The development of a community-supported buckthorn eradication program will help focus our efforts to a defined area and maximize the impact beyond our boundaries. Though the focus of the pilot program will be eradication of buckthorn, this initiative will educate the public on the negative impact all invasive species have on our ecosystems, and will inspire change in behaviors and practices moving forward.

CONSERVATION AT HOME We won’t sugarcoat it—Conser-

and a higher number of species to

vation@Home is a total pyramid

your neighborhood.

scheme. It starts with you making

The Conservation Foundation cre-

some earth-conscious choices in your home landscape. Replace some buckthorn and turf grass with beautiful and drought-resistant native plants, maybe install a rain barrel or two, and reduce or eliminate your chemical use.

ated this regional program. Locally, it is administered by Conserve Lake County. At the request of our Natural Resources Department, the Preservation Foundation made a grant in 2016 to expand Conservation@Home

Taking these measures will give you

in the community surrounding Ry-

an attractive and biologically func-

erson Conservation Area, where the

Imagine a landscape where forest preserves and backyards both contribute to the beauty and health of our county. tional yard that conserves water and

Forest Preserves has been working

provides habitat for birds, butterflies,

hard for years to restore the oak eco-

and other beneficial wildlife. You

systems. Through this grant, more

deserve some recognition for your

than 500 homeowners have been

efforts! Conserve Lake County will

contacted, and 101 appointments

certify your yard as an environmen-

have been completed.

tally friendly landscape and give you

Whether you are starting from a

a sign to post proudly.

buckthorn thicket, grass lawn, or

Then, your neighbors get curious and

have existing natural areas on your

want to know how they can get a sign

property, the Conservation@Home

like that. Before you know it, yard by

program can help us all conserve

yard, you’ve brought healthier habitat

nature at a greater scale.

GET CERTIFIED » Join the large and growing community of people who are teaming up to create eco-friendly properties that are healthy for pets, people, songbirds and butterflies—while retaining the aesthetics they desire. For more information or to schedule a property appointment, visit conservelakecounty.org.

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PRESERVENEWS LAKE COUNTY POP-UP MUSEUM

NEW TRAIL TALES STORY AT RYERSON

Follow this charming story, Winter is Coming, by Tony Johnston, as you hike along the trail at Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods). This captivating story reveals the pure joy of nature, and the beauty, silence and wonder of the winter season from a young girl’s perspective. Children and parents alike will be engaged in the tale as the girl quietly watches nature’s busyness, and captures her observations with her notebook and colored pencils. To encourage continued reading, each trail ends with a Little Free Library, a wooden box pre-stocked with a selection of nature-related books. The free library operates on an honor system for users to take a book they can keep or return, or to contribute a book. Winter is Coming replaces the Trail Tales story of Miss Maple formerly installed at Ryerson Woods. This spring, Miss Maple will travel to Nippersink Forest Preserve (Volo) for more great adventures. Trail Tales® /Caminando con Cuentos® is a bilingual English and Spanish program linking time in nature with physical activity and literacy through storybook exhibits. 4 HORI ZONS QUARTERLY W IN T E R 2 01 6

While the Museum is closed in preparation for its move to Libertyville, our professional educators will be popping up around the county at a variety of venues with our Lake County Pop-Up Museum. A Pop-Up Museum is a temporary exhibit created by the community. A different theme will be showcased in each venue, and the public is invited to bring a related object to share and display. Think of it as a community show-and-tell. For more information, visit LCFPD.org/education/events. If you are part of a local business or organization that would like to collaborate on a Pop-Up Museum at your site, contact Seleena Kuester, Education Manager, at skuester@ LCFPD.org or 847-968-3421. SLEDDING

Grab your sled and head for the hills at Old School (Libertyville) or Lakewood (Wauconda). The Lakewood hill is part of a dedicated Winter Sports Area at that site, and is lighted allowing for winter fun until 9 pm, daily. The Old School hill is open until sunset. Sorry, but you’ll need to leave your snowboards, metal runners and toboggans at home.

COVETED FINANCIAL AWARDS

For 21 consecutive years, we have received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. These two coveted awards are given in recognition of our sound financial management and operations.

Registration for the 2017 camp season opens December 1, 2016. Early bird discounts are available through February 15. Programs fill quickly so enroll early. See insert for details, browse camps and register online at LCFPD.org/ camps or call 847-968-3321.

NEW FOREST PRESERVE BOARD

A new Board of Commissioners will take office December 5. Their first action will be to elect a president and vice president. For the new list, please visit LCFPD.org/Board, or contact the General Offices at 847-367-6640.

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

LCFPD.org/vision

Promoting public access and recreational trail connections is the central focus of one of our strategic directions. In late 2015, we completed the final section of the Des Plaines River Trail, fulfilling a vision 54 years in the making for a contiguous trail and greenway along the river spanning the length of the countyÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from Russell Road just south of the Wisconsin border to Lake Cook Road. We celebrated this achievement in a big way by challenging the public to travel the entire 31.4-mile trail. Nearly 240 people accepted our DPRT Challenge. Many others took the Challenge by making a donation to our Preservation Foundation to support this Lake County treasure, and to help us keep it safe and clean.

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LAKE COUNTY HISTORY SYMPOSIUM— CALL FOR PAPERS

On April 30, 2017, the Lake County Discovery Museum will host the 3rd Annual Lake County History Symposium at the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home (Mettawa). The Symposium aims to bring together those interested in and actively researching the history of Lake County. This year’s theme is Immigrant Stories. Proposals for presentations and posters are requested. Submissions are due on or before February 1, 2017. To submit or learn more, visit LCFPD.org/education/events.

OWLS IN THE CLASSROOM

What better way for young children to learn all about owls than to meet one? Now children in grades K–2 classrooms can get a close-up look at our resident owl when teachers book our new Owls in-school program. Kids will learn how specialized feathers, beaks, and talons help owls rule the food chain. Our school programs are designed to address Illinois Learning Standards and can be customized to fit teacher needs. Learn more at LCFPD.org/Schools or call us at 847-968-3321. WINTER SPORTS HOTLINE

Call ahead for current trail, snow and ice conditions for sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing:

847-968-3235

POKÉMON GO IN THE PRESERVES

Join in on the Pokémon Go fun while you’re out enjoying your Lake County Forest Preserves. To help get you started, we’ve put together an interactive map showing Pokéstops and gyms found within the preserves. Visit LCFPD.org/Pokemon.

Bricklayers, Waukegan, Illinois, circa 1910.

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Just remember to stay safe. Be aware of roadways, other preserve and trail users, and wildlife on your Pokémon Go quest.

GOLF GIFT CARDS

BEFORE

AFTER

WINTER HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS

This winter, our well-trained crews will remove invasive woody species, primarily buckthorn, autumn olive, sandbar willow, and honeysuckle, from the preserves listed below.

A perfect gift for the golfer on your list: gift cards are good for green fees, carts, and pro shop items at any of our three courses. Buy online at LCFPD.org/GiveGolf or by phone at 847-968-3102, anytime; or at our General Offices (Libertyville) November 14–February 28. Holiday Bonus: Receive a $10 bonus voucher for every $100 in gift cards purchased November 14 through December 30.

A total of 27 restoration projects are scheduled for this season, including 447 acres of woody clearing, 70 acres of forestry mowing, and 170 acres of small invasive tree and shrub removal. For maps and details, visit LCFPD.org/conservation-projects. • Brae Loch (Grayslake) • Captain Daniel Wright Woods (Mettawa) • Fox River (Port Barrington) • Grainger Conservation Area (Mettawa) • Grant Woods (Ingleside) • Greenbelt (North Chicago) • Kettle Grove (Grayslake) • Lakewood (Wauconda) • Lyons Woods (Waukegan) • MacArthur Woods (Mettawa) • Middlefork Savanna (Lake Forest) • Prairie Wolf (Highland Park) • Rollins Savanna (Grayslake) • Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods) • Sedge Meadow (Wadsworth) • ThunderHawk (Beach Park) • Van Patten Woods (Wadsworth) • Wadsworth Savanna (Wadsworth)

ILLUMINATED TRAILS GUIDE THE WAY

Take an evening hike along solar-lit trails at Old School (Libertyville) or Lakewood (Wauconda). Illuminated trails and adjacent parking lots are open after sunset until 9 pm, daily through March 12, 2017. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRES E RVES

AS YOU CONSIDER YOUR YEAR-END GIVING, REMEMBER THAT GIFTS TO THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL FUND EXTEND AND ACCELERATE THE WORK OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES. This means more funds to support education programs, habitat restoration, and beloved events that celebrate Lake Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and culture. This holiday season, we thank the donors who give at every level to help the Forest Preserves do more. Learn more at LCFPD.org/Donate.

Part of what makes Civil War Days a beloved annual event is the authenticity of the experience. In 2016, a small grant from the Annual Fund went a long way to ensuring the authenticity of the encampment. Funding purchased firewood for the hundreds of volunteer re-enactors, allowing them to prepare meals in a period-correct manner.

Despite decades of work protecting and restoring Lake Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s native prairie, forests, savanna, and wetlands, in recent years, our natural resources staff noticed that certain sensitive animal species, such as the least weasel, were not returning to the landscape. In 2010, the Lake County Forest Preserves began a partnership with Lincoln Park Zoo to study rare animal species, establish breeding protocols, and implement species reintroduction programs. In 2016, a grant from the Preservation Foundation Annual Fund helped continue this critical work to gather data and expand head-starting efforts for the wood frog, spring peeper, smooth green snake, and meadow jumping mouse. 8 HORI ZONS QUARTERLY WIN T E R 2 01 6

Thank you to Northwestern Medicine for sponsoring the 2016 Summer Camp series. From Animal Attire to History Detectives, children ages 4-14 benefited from a variety of camp experiences at four different preserves. Check out the enclosed insert for information on the 2017 Summer Camp season. Register early. Camps fill up fast.

WINTER 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.

DECEMBER Snow Day! Receive invites via email to snow-dependent outdoor recreation and education programs in the forest preserves. Topics may include learning to XC ski or snowshoe, ski with a naturalist, moonlight outings, winter survival and more! Contact jsazama@LCFPD.org to join. 3 Walk with a Naturalist Discover the diversity of plant and animal life in your preserves on this naturalist-guided walk. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Waukegan Savanna. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

4 World Wildlife Conservation Day Lake County has the most threatened and endangered species of any county in Illinois. Drop in to learn how to help these species and others worldwide by investigating confiscated objects and visiting with live education animals. Sunday, 1–3 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. 6 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for children of all ages.

Tuesday, 1–2:30 pm, Buffalo Creek. Children of all ages, caregivers. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

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, caregivers. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

11 Sunday Stroll Enjoy a winter stroll with a naturalist on one of our solar-lit paths and experience the preserve after sunset when it is usually closed. Dress in layers and wear warm, sturdy boots. Sunday, 5–6:30 pm, Old School—Trails Lot. All ages. FREE. No registration required. 13 Hikin’ Tykes—Fur Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration for you and your preschool child.

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.

21 Winter Walk Wednesday Keep active outdoors in the colder months with these monthly walks. It’s refreshing, there are no biting insects, and you’ll experience the wonders of the winter season.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 am, Cuba Marsh—kiosk near parking lot. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

JANUARY 7 Walk with a Naturalist Discover the diversity of plant and animal life in your preserves on this naturalist-guided walk. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Sun Lake. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

8 Sunday Stroll Enjoy a winter stroll with a naturalist on one of our solar-lit paths and experience the preserve after sunset when it is usually closed.

Sunday, 5–6:30 pm, Lakewood—Winter Sports Area. All ages. FREE. No registration required. Dress in layers and wear warm, sturdy boots.

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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.

JANUARY (continued) 10 Hikin’ Tykes—Insects in Winter Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration for you and your preschool child.

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

12 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, caregivers. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

12 Full Moon Night Hike Hike under the magical glow of the full moon. This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of a preserve after dark and experience what the animals see at night.

Thursday, 6:45–8:15 pm, Pine Dunes. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents. Dress in layers and wear warm, sturdy boots.

14, 29 Hoot and Howl Hike Winter is a great time to listen for coyotes and owls, who are active year-round. Bundle up and learn about these amazing animals while we listen for them in the preserve. Perhaps we’ll get lucky enough to hear a hoot and a howl. Saturday & Sunday, 4:30–6 pm, 14: Wright Woods—kiosk near parking lot; 29: Lyons Woods—kiosk near parking lot. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. Adult supervision required. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents. 16 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for children of all ages.

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

18 Winter Walk Wednesday Keep active outdoors in the colder months with these monthly walks. It’s refreshing, there are no biting insects, and you’ll experience the wonders of the winter season.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 am, Van Patten Woods— Shelter D. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

21 Scout Saturday—Earth Rocks This program is for individual scouts or troops with less than six members.

Saturday, 10–11 am, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. Webelos. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.

22 Outdoor Skills—Tracking and Observation Learn how to identify tracks, scat and other clues left by common Lake County animals, and then try your new skills outdoors.

Sunday, 1:30–4 pm, Independence Grove— Visitors Center. Adults, families with children 10 and up. $8 residents, $10 nonresidents.

22 Sunday Stroll Enjoy a winter stroll with a naturalist on one of our plowed paths and experience the preserve after sunset when it is usually closed.

Sunday, 5–6:30 pm, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required. Dress in layers and wear warm, sturdy boots.

FEBRUARY 1 Homeschool Companion—Locomotion Discover the many ways animals move in Lake County and then take a hike to see them in action.

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Wednesday, 10 am–12 pm, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. Ages 5–12, with an adult. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

Join the Skokie Valley Astronomers at Ryerson Woods on the second Friday of each month. Learn about outer space, the sky and universe. Stargazing after each meeting, weather permitting. For dates, visit LCFPD.org/astronomy.

FEBRUARY (continued) 4 Walk with a Naturalist Discover the diversity of plant and animal life in your preserves on this naturalist-guided walk. Join us each month to experience and learn about seasonal changes within the preserves.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Lake Carina. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

5 Mysteries in the Snow Discover who’s active in winter by observing clues in the snow and surrounding natural community. Fine tune your animal observation skills, including how to identify tracks and scat.

Sunday, 2:30–3:30 pm, Middlefork Savanna. Adults, families with children 6 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

5 Profiles in Excellence Join us for an inspiring afternoon in honor of black history at the 34th annual Profiles in Excellence. Sunday, 3–5 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required. 9 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, caregivers. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

11 Scout Saturday—Mammal Study Merit Badge Learn about the mammals that live in Lake County as you earn your Merit Badge.

Saturday, 9 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods—Classroom Cabins. Boy Scouts. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents.

11 Nature Open House and Campfire Winter is a magical time in the forest preserves. Join us for a campfire and nature activities as we discover which animals are out and about in the woods. Please dress for the weather; portions of the program will be held outdoors. Saturday, 4:30–6:30 pm, Ryerson Woods—Classroom Cabins. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. 14 Hikin’ Tykes—Cardinals Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration for you and your preschool child.

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

14 Romantic Night Hike Learn wildlife courtship behaviors on a guided hike or self-guided ski/hike, then warm up with hot chocolate and s’mores around a fire. Tuesday, 7:30–9 pm, Ryerson Woods—Classroom Cabins. Adults. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents. 19 Sunday Stroll Enjoy a winter stroll with a naturalist on one of our plowed paths and experience the preserve after sunset when it is usually closed.

Sunday, 5–6:30 pm, Hastings Lake—Shelter A. All ages. FREE. No registration required. Dress in layers and wear warm, sturdy boots.

20 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for children of all ages.

Monday, 1–2:30 pm, Lyons Woods. Children of all ages, caregivers. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

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FEBRUARY (continued) 22 Winter Walk Wednesday Keep active outdoors in the colder months with these monthly walks. It’s refreshing, there are no biting insects, and you’ll experience the wonders of the winter season.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 am, Nippersink—Shelter C. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

25 Scout Saturday—Senses Badge Scout badges for individual scouts or troops with less than six members.

Saturday, 9:30–10:30 am, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. Girl Scouts (Brownies). $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.

25 Scout Saturday—Hiker Badge Scout badges for individual scouts or troops with less than six members.

Saturday, 11 am–12 pm, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. Girl Scouts (Brownies). $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.

MARCH 11–12, 18–19, 25–26 Maple Syrup Hikes Learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples. Ryerson Woods is one of the few places in Lake County where climate conditions are right for maple syrup production, and where trees grow to a diameter and height that allows for tapping. Everyone gets a taste. Program also available as a school or scout field trip, call 847-968-3321 for details. Last three weekends in March. Hikes every half-hour from 12–2 pm. Ryerson Woods. All ages. $6. Children 3 and under, FREE. Registration begins in February.

15 Volunteer Open House Volunteer opportunities abound within the forest preserves. Meet with staff and volunteers to find an ideal fit for you that will set you on the path to giving back, meeting new people and learning new things. Wednesday, 5–7

pm,

General Offices. Adults, youth ages 15 and up. FREE. No registration required.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS Through December 23 Foliage and Feathers Explore Tammy Kordik’s three dimensional paintings of foliage, which literally leap off the canvas. Watercolorist Frances Vail makes a detailed study of birds’ wings. Brushwood Gallery, Ryerson Woods

January 8–February 26 Exploring the Botanical Arts at Brushwood Center In this display of the finest work of botanical art created over the last year in Brushwood Center’s Botanical Workshops, light is shed on the process by featuring not just finished pieces, but also preliminary sketches and drawings. The artwork showcases the students’ painstaking process and development as artists throughout the course. Artist Reception Sunday, January 8, 1–3 Brushwood Gallery, Ryerson Woods

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LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

CONSERVING Rare species

Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program 104 BABY BLANDING’S TURTLES ADOPTED The response to our Adopt-a-Turtle program this summer was overwhelming! Thank you to everyone who donated. We exceeded our $12,000 goal by nearly $2,000 (at time of this printing), with gifts ranging from $3–$600. These funds will allow us to hire two seasonal field technicians to extend our Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program into 2017. But we don’t have to stop. You can still become a Turtle Champion or make a gift of any amount that will directly

This male turtle hatchling, #2016-81, is named Morkle.

Turtle Champions

support our turtle program at LCFPD.org/Adopt-a-Turtle.

While every gift helped us toward our

goal, Turtle Champions who gave at the $120 level received special benefits, including the opportunity to name a turtle hatchling this fall. Turtle lovers all across Lake County got creative with the names, all in support of a great cause.

Akela Amy Aquamarine Arlo Baskin Bierhaus Billiam Biscuit Blandingii Bob II Boo Boxie II Bruce Jr. Bud Bug Charlie Chubby Chuck Daly II Daly III Diego II Elsa Emy Fireball Flip Gamera Gator Hammie Hope I Need a Miracle Indiana Jones Isa J.J. J.T. Jackson Jockamo Jude Juicebox Jr. Kenni Laura Leonardo Letitia Mabel Mack Marley Michelle my Belle Morkle Mrs. Melissa Zientara Myrtle Nathan Noah Oliver Oscar Peaches Peanut Pip Promise Putz Sandy Seymour Shelly Shieldashala Shiney Slick Small Steve Snappy Speedy Spot Stanislaw Talulah Te r r y Te s s a Th u m b e l i n a To by To m a h aw k To m my To r t u e W a l t e r J o h n s o n Yo d a G l a d e You Come Push It Zadie Zipper Zoey

Carson, age 7, (above, with his mom, Laurel) had been diligently saving for an iPad. When he heard he could adopt a baby Blanding’s turtle and be a part of our efforts to save this endangered species, he didn’t think twice about spending his money. He adopted Leonardo and became our youngest Turtle Champion.

LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES

PRESERVING A CENTURY OF AMERICAN VISUAL MYTH-MAKING AND STORYTELLING Curt Teich Postcard Archives

WORLD-FAMOUS POSTCARD COLLECTION FINDS A NEW HOME

Special Feature

hrough an agreement with the Lake County Forest Preserves, Chicago’s Newberry Library will become the new home of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives, widely regarded as the largest public collection of postcards and related materials in the United States. The postcards, about 2.5 million in number, feature a range of subjects and genres: rural vistas and urban skylines, tourist attractions and emergent industries, domestic scenes and global conflicts. Standing at the intersection of American commerce and visual culture, they demonstrate the country’s evolving conception of itself—and its place in the world—during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Over the next six months, the Curt Teich Postcard Archives will be transferred from the Lake County Discovery Museum, where they have been housed since 1982. Transferring the archives will ensure their continued preservation and public availability as the Museum prepares to move from its current location in Wauconda to the Lake County Forest Preserve General Offices in Libertyville.

CURT TEICH COMPANY of CHICAGO, 1898–1978

“For over 30 years, the Lake County Discovery Museum has stewarded and expanded this remarkable postcard collection with curatorial expertise, skill, passion, and creativity,” said Newberry

he pitched his vision to the Lake County Forest Preserves for the

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In 1982, the materials that today form the core of the Teich Archives were warehoused in Chicago, teetering on the brink of oblivion. Ralph Teich (1925–2000), the youngest son of Curt Teich, Sr. (1877–1974), founder of the Curt Teich Company of Chicago, realized the historic importance of the Teich Company archives. He envisioned a public archive of postcards, not just from his father’s company, but a comprehensive collection, which would include postcards by many printers. A longtime resident of Lake County, Lake County Discovery Museum. His foresight and tenacity almost single-handedly saved an important resource from destruction and became the catalyst for a world-class collection.

President David Spadafora. “We intend to build upon this legacy with the same commitment to connecting scholars and the general public with the tangible evidence of the past.”

known as “Oilettes”; the John I. Monroe Collection of postcards printed by Paul Finkenrath of Berlin; and the James R. Powell Route 66 Collection.

“We are very excited by the many interThe Curt Teich Company operated in Chi- connections our users will be able to make cago from 1898 to 1978 as the world’s between the Curt Teich Postcard Archives large st p r in ter of and the Newview and advertising berry’s distinctive “The transfer of the Teich Archives Colpostcards. Consistareas of strength,” lection to the Newberry Library valiing of over 360,000 said Alice Schreydates my late husband Ralph D. Teich’s images related to er, the Newberry’s vision. Ralph (Curt Teich’s youngest more than 10,000 Roger and Julie son) understood as no one else did in towns and cities in Baskes Vice Presithe U.S., Canada, and dent for Collec1981, that the Teich Company archives 115 other countries, tions and Library was important as a collective document the Teich industrial Services. of twentieth century history, and that it archives also conshould be made available to the public. Schreyer is leadtains photographs, The commitment of the Forest Preserves ing the Newberry prints, sketches, and effort to integrate over 35 years to develop the company arother layout materithe postcard machives into a world class collection, and als documenting the terials into the lito find it such a prestigious new home creation of many of brary’s collection, fulfills his vision,” said Beth Teich. the company’s posta process involving cards. The range both the physical of themes aligns with several subject relocation of materials and the digital mistrengths in the Newberry collection, in- gration of catalog records and inventories. cluding local and family history, travel and exploration, Chicago and the Midwest, and the history of printing, publishing, and The transfer is expected to be comtypography. From the original acquisition of the Teich industrial archives, the Lake County Discovery Museum built the Curt Teich Postcard Archives with additional gifts. These include the Leonard A. Lauder Raphael Tuck Collection of over 35,000 postcards

plete by April 2017. Initial access will be by appointment; in the meantime, visit the Illinois Digital Archives at idaillinois.org for a glimpse at 30,000 pieces from the collection.

1 LEONARD A. RAPHAEL TUCK COLLECTION

The Tuck Collection contains over 35,000 postcards known as “oilettes”—postcards created from specially commissioned oil paintings.

2 JAMES R. POWELL COLLECTION

Included in the Teich Postcard Archives are a number of postcards depicting stops along the muchmythologized Route 66.

3 CURT TEICH CO. INDUSTRIAL ARCHIVES

At the heart of the Teich Collection are the industrial archives of the Curt Teich Company itself. Photographs, prints, sketches, and other layout materials document the creative genius of many of the company’s postcards.

LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES

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

RYERSON CONSERVATION AREA

THUNDERHAWK GOLF CLUB

16400 West Buckley Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

21950 North Riverwoods Road Riverwoods, Illinois 60015

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course

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

847–968–3320

39700 North Lewis Avenue Beach Park, Illinois 60099

IndependenceGrove.org Visitors Center Hours 9 AM–4:30 PM, unless otherwise posted For beach, marina and café seasonal hours and fees visit our website. Parking Fee Lake County residents FREE Nonresidents $5 per car Monday–Thursday $10 per car Friday–Sunday and holidays Vehicle window stickers allow entry without stopping to verify residency. Fee is $5, available at the Visitors Center. FOX RIVER MARINA 28500 West Roberts Road Port Barrington, Illinois 60010

LCFPD.org/Ryerson Welcome Center Hours 9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday–Saturday 11 AM–4 PM, Sundays Restroom only, Mondays Brushwood Center Hours 9 AM–3 PM, Monday–Thursday 1–3 PM Sundays, or by appointment GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER 1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064 847–968–3477 GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org Office Hours

847–968–3100 847–968–3441 847–489–1931 847–968–3450

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

ThunderHawkGolfClub.org BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB 33600 North US Highway 45 Grayslake, Illinois 60030 847–968–3100 847–968–3441 847–489–1931 847–247–1119

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

BraeLochGolfClub.org COUNTRYSIDE GOLF CLUB

Open for events or by appointment.

Prairie & Traditional Courses

LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM

20800 West Hawley Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060

Closed. Reopening in late 2017 at new Libertyville location. Call or visit our website for move updates.

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

Boat Launch & Marina Hours

847–968–3400 Main

CountrysideGolfClub.org

For hours and fees visit our website.

LakeCountyDiscoveryMuseum.org

847–381–0669 FoxRiverMarina.org

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LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES FOREST PRESERVE Entrance/Parking

STATE LAND (Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources)

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

DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL CASEY TRAIL

MAP CURRENT AS OF

Friday, October 28, 2016

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Petite Lake Rd Petite Rd Lake Rd Petite Lake

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Sheridan Rd

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RAVEN RAVEN GLEN GLEN

Town Line Rd Town Rd Line Rd Town Line

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OAK-HICKORY OAK-HICKORY

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MIDDLEFORK GREENWAY Planned Section

DOG AREA

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PRAIRIE PRAIRIE STREAM STREAM

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Green Bay

SEQUOIT SEQUOIT CREEK CREEK

Deep DeepLake LakeRd Rd

Chain O'Lakes Chain O'Lakes Chain O'Lakes State Park State State Park Park

Deep Lake Rd

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ANTIOCH ANTIOCH ANTIOCH

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Fox River Fox River Fox River

CANOE LAUNCH

CHAIN O’ LAKES BIKE PATH Planned (L.C. Division of Transportation)

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

GANDER GANDER MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN

WAUKEGAN

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Rand Rd Rd Rand RandRd

River RiverRd Rd River Rd

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EGRET EGRET MARSH MARSH KILDEER KILDEER KILDEER

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Hunt Club Rd

Almond Rd

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BUFFALO GROVE

CAHOKIA FLATWOODS CAHOKIA FLATWOODS

BUFFALO BUFFALO GROVE GROVE

BANNOCKBURN BANNOCKBURN

RIVERWOODS RIVERWOODS

Deerfield Rd Deerfield DEERFIELD Rd

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HIGHLAND HIGHLAND PARK PARK

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Old Elm Rd

PRAIRIE PRAIRIE WOLF BANNOCKBURN WOLF

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Lake Lake Cook Cook Rd Rd

BUFFALO BUFFALO CREEK CREEK

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DEER DEER PARK PARK

Half Day Rd

Everett Rd Everett Rd

CAPTAIN CAPTAIN DANIEL DANIEL WRIGHT WRIGHT WOODS WOODS

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Ela Rd Ela ElaRd Rd

LONG LONG GROVE GROVE

Cuba Rd

CUBA MARSH CUBA MARSH DEER PARK

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Arlington Heights Rd

BARRINGTON BARRINGTON

Schaeffer SchaefferRd Rd

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INDIAN INDIAN CREEK CREEK

Riverwoods Rd

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ORIOLE ORIOLE GROVE GROVE

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PORT PORT BARRINGTON BARRINGTON

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Sheridan Rd

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Casey Rd Casey Rd Casey Rd

Bonner Rd ISLAND ISLAND LAKE LAKE

Almond AlmondRd Rd

Fish Lake Rd Fish FishLake LakeRd Rd

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ALMOND ALMOND MARSH MARSH

GRAYSLAKE

GREENBELT GREENBELT CULTURAL GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER CULTURAL CENTER CENTER

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BRAE LOCH BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB Center St

Washington St Washing Washington ton St St

LAKE LAKE CARINA CARINA

Waukegan Rd

LAKEMOOR

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NIPPERSINK NIPPERSINK

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FOREST PRESERVE EASEMENTS

GENERAL OFFICES and FUTURE HOME OF THE MUSEUM, LATE 2017

Kilbourne KilbourneRd Rd

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

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Lake County Forest Preserves are ideal settings for ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and hiking. A 4.5-inch layer is required for ice skating and ice fishing, and a 4-inch snow base is required for snowmobiling. For current winter sports conditions, check LCFPD.org or call our 24-hour automated winter sports hotline at 847-968-3235 for updated info. For a complete list of activities and locations, visit LCFPD.org/winter-sports.

HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING Donate your holiday tree to us and we’ll recycle it into woodchips for trails and landscaping at forest preserves throughout Lake County. See LCFPD.org for dates, locations and details.

◄ FLICKR PICK A blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) and a northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) turn into the wind in a snow storm. Posted by Gerald Barnett via Flickr. Connect with us! for up-to-the-minute Forest Preserve news and events: Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, or YouTube @LCFPD. Download our mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store—search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”