Horizons quarterly // winter 2018

HORI Z ON S LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

PRESERVATION, RESTOR ATION , EDUCATION AN D RECRE ATION

QUARTERLY

winter 2018

VOLUME 28 , ISSUE 1

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On the cover: With frost forming on the outside of his camera, local photographer Jeff Goldberg captured this shot of a winter sunrise at Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve (Grayslake). 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

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11 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

Exactly 60 years ago, the vision of Lake County resident, Ethel Untermyer, was realized.

As a young wife and mother, Ethel was looking for an outdoor space for her son, Frank, to play.

She asked a friend about nearby forest preserves and was surprised to find that there were none.

So the next day she did what few 33-year-old homemakers would do: she organized a countywide referendum to create the Lake County Forest Preserve District, voted into reality on November 5, 1958.

Ethel’s bold vision is the bedrock upon which the Lake County Forest Preserves is built. Today comprising nearly 31,000 acres of open space, the 501-acre Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve (Antioch), named in honor of our founder’s efforts and visionary leadership, is one of the most beautiful. It is a fitting legacy.

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 28 , ISSUE 1 Winter 2018 EDITOR

The most ambitious restoration project we’ve ever undertaken, work at Ethel’s Woods is nearing completion. When it opens to the public next summer, visitors will enjoy 1.5 miles of trails with spectacular views of a beautifully restored streambank and high-quality woodlands with ancient oak, hickory and walnut trees spread across 170 acres. Trails at Ethel’s Woods will eventually connect to neighboring preserves via our regional Millennium Trail, including Raven Glen to the west (see page 4), Pine Dunes to the north and McDonald Woods to the south.

Susan Hawkins, Horizons@LCFPD.org

In this issue of Horizons, when you read about the careful and loving efforts to restore Ethel’s Woods and open it for public enjoyment, maybe you will think about its namesake. Generations have followed Ethel’s example. I am always so happy to see people of all ages and abilities enjoying our system of vibrant natural areas; I know Ethel would approve.

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DESIGN

Jeanna Martinucci CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS

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

Jeff Goldberg (cover), Sparky Stensaas, Peter Schultz, K~Dobbins, Carol Freeman, Bob Lee, John Konstantaras, Kim Karpeles, Mike Borkowski, Christopher Benda, Dahai Zang, Vories Fisher, Randall Wade

Horizons is the quarterly publication of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Subscriptions are free.

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.

LOOKING NORTH: VIEW OF NORTH MILL CREEK RESTORATION AND TRAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, TAKEN NOVEMBER 1, 2018.

GO WITH THE The EVOLUTION of ETHEL’S WOODS

TRANSFORMING AN IMPAIRED LAKE INTO A HEALTHY,

nature’s cleansing process. They hold and store pollutants

MEANDERING STREAM THAT NATURALLY GOES WITH

instead of cleaning them. In terms of water quality,

THE FLOW TOOK YEARS OF WATERSHED PLANNING—

Rasmussen Lake was among the county’s worst, ranking

AND PATIENCE. THE RESULTS ARE QUITE IMPRESSIVE.

second to last.

More than a decade ago, we began a major ecological

Faced with options on how best to proceed—do nothing,

restoration effort to improve water quality and reestablish

dredge lake, restore stream—our Board of Commissioners

the native landscapes of Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve

chose nature’s way. In 2007, they made the decision

(Antioch). Many discussions by our ecologists and

to restore the original flow of North Mill Creek through

land planners at the start of the project focused on the

Ethel’s Woods. And, they approved measures to remove

preserve’s serpentine-shaped lake.

the dam and slowly drain the lake to allow a new stream

At first glance, Rasmussen Lake seemed possible for recreation use, but beneath the surface were real problems.

channel and floodplain to be constructed, ultimately returning the landscape to a more natural state.

The shallow 58-acre man-made lake, fed by North Mill

When Ethel’s Woods opens to the public in summer 2019,

Creek, was in bad shape. The shoreline was eroded with

we think you’ll agree this hidden gem was well worth the

steep drop-offs. The basin was a mucky mess, packed

wait. Turn the page for a visual timeline of the evolution

with several feet of thick, pudding-like sediment built up

of restoration activity and a sneak peek of the preserve

behind a 600-foot-long earthen dam. Dams are barriers to

under construction.

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In the FLOW of TIME

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2 From the purchase date in 2001 Historically, North Mill Creek meandered through what is now Ethel’s Woods. In 1957, the property owner dammed the creek by building a 600foot-long earthen dam to create a 58-acre man-made lake, which was named after the family—Rasmussen Lake.

through 2006, we conducted aquatic surveys of the lake and studied restoration options with an advisory committee of scientists and permitting agen-

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cies. At that time, the lake was in poor health in overall water quality and clarity, ranking 161 of the 162 lakes monitored by the Lake County Health Department.

3 In February 2007, our Board approved dam modification and channel restoration of North Mill Creek. A new stream channel was planned to improve water quality, sediment transport, water oxygen levels and habitat for fish, waterfowl, mammals and reptiles that frequent the preserve, such as this spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera).

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5 During late summer 2015, we gathered mussels and fish as

4 Starting in June 2014, we restructured the earthen dam to control the flow of water released from the dam and slowly expose the lake sediment.

In order to drain the lake, we built a temporary structure, known as a cofferdam (shown).

water moved out of the lake.

We relocated them downstream where they could continue to thrive and would not be disturbed by the construction.

6 In October 2017, we built a bypass channel (left) to drain

The result was a 14-acre shallow

the remaining water from

wetland that allowed sediments

the lake and develop a new,

to stabilize and prevented

permanent stream channel

them from moving downstream

(right). Banks were stabilized

while North Mill Creek cut a

using wood materials removed

temporary swale through the

elsewhere in the restoration

project area.

project. In total, approximately

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90,000 cubic yards of sediment was moved.

7 In June 2018, the restored floodplain was seeded and planted with native sedges and grasses. Compostable netting was used to hold plants in

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place as they establish deep roots that will further stabilize the banks.

8 Leslie Berns (right) and Greg Walenter (left) discuss plans

9 Currently underway, the

at Ethel’s Woods on a warm

connection with the existing

day in August 2018. Most of

stream channel below the

the land seen behind them

project area will again allow

was underwater just a few

the passage of fish. Riffles and

years ago. Grants made this

pools will be added to the

restoration project possible,

new stream channel to further

including $1.5 million from

improve the quality of water

the Illinois Environmental

and fish habitat.

Protection Agency.

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CHANGING the CHANNEL It’s taken many hands over the years to move this ambitious restoration project forward. When Manager of Landscape Ecology Leslie Berns took over the project in 2012, she shifted her

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energy and expertise into completing what has become the single largest, most complex land and water management project we’ve ever tackled. Her work on the project is nearly done, with final native plantings and floodplain work to be completed next year.

In March 2018, Project Manager Greg Walenter started implementing public access improvements for Ethel’s Woods.

Planned amenities include an entrance,

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parking lot, toilet, and multi-use trails.

Greg’s mandate, and that of his fellow planners, was to design a trail system that showcased the North Mill Creek restoration project and avoided fragmenting the pristine oak-hickory woodlands east of the creek. The 1.5-mile gravel trail and four scenic overlooks being constructed take full advantage of gently rolling hills and unobstructed views in the preserve. A short

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section of the Millennium Trail will run along the preserve's western edge.

Future plans include a pedestrian tunnel under Route 45 to safely connect Ethel’s Woods to Raven Glen (see page 4) via our Millennium Trail.

STREAM of FACTS

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OPENING DATE

SUMMER 2019 501

TOTAL ACRES

ACRES OF HIGH-QUALITY OAKHICKORY WOODLANDS

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GRANTS RECEIVED

$1.8 MILLION

for restoration

$2.9 MILLION

for land acquisition and improvements

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Featured Preserve

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of this 575-acre preserve in north-central Lake County.

RAVEN GLEN has two separate entrances and two trail systems divided by 33-acre Timber Lake. East of the lake at the preserve’s main entrance is a 2.1-mile gravel trail for hiking, bicycling and cross-country skiing. Dedicated

West Entrance RAVEN GLEN FOREST PRESERVE 575 ACRES | ANTIOCH

grass equestrian trails run parallel to the gravel trails, crossing only at intersections. A scenic woodland walk is for hiking only. Two accessible fishing piers extend onto Timber Lake inviting you to cast a line or just enjoy the view.

PRESERVE AREA

West of the lake at the preserve’s second entrance is a 2.12-mile gravel trail

WOODED AREA

for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Trails east

WATER

and west of the lake do not connect.

PRESERVE TRAILS ENTRANCES

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PARKING HORSE TRAILER PARKING

Both entrances offer parking and toilets; the main entrance also has picnic tables, a water pump, a lake overlook and horse trailer parking. There are trail access points on Miller Road and Savage Road.

OVERLOOK

Future plans include a pedestrian tunnel under Route 45 to safely connect

FISHING

Raven Glen to neighboring Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve via our

TRAIL ACCESS

ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES BIKING HIKING FISHING HORSEBACK RIDING SNOWMOBILING CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING PICNIC TABLES FISHING PIER DRINKING WATER TOILETS PUBLIC PARKING HORSE TRAILER PARKING

GETTING HERE Raven Glen’s main entrance is on Route 45 south of Route 173 in Antioch. A second entrance is located on Route 173 just west of Route 45—this trail section does not connect to the main preserve.

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Millennium Trail.

THE NATURAL SCENE Raven Glen’s most prominent natural features are Timber Lake, which is a glacial lake, two smaller ponds connected by a stream and highquality wetlands, and Hastings Creek.

Landscape features include open prairies and meadows, quaking aspen, oak and hickory groves, and rolling hills with expansive views and vantage points.

With a sandy base and max depth of 33 feet, Timber Lake supports the state-threatened Iowa darter (Etheostoma exile), and a quality fishery of largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish. Fishing is allowed at Timber Lake, but not at White Slough on the west side of the preserve.

One of the early pioneers of Lake County, John K. Pollock, settled the area around Raven Glen. He was born in New Hampshire in 1829. He farmed over 260 acres of land around Pollock Lake (now named Timber Lake), and on either side of Route 45.

The northern portion of the preserve was once a campground. The southern portion of the preserve was a state-of-the-art dairy farm from the 1930s to 1990s. Ravenglen Farm was established by Scottish immigrant, Edward H. Ravenscroft (1871–1951), the brother-in-law of Dr. Wallace C. Abbott (1857–1921), founder of Abbott Laboratories.

Ravenglen Farm was known for its herd of grand champion Holsteins. Of particular fame was bull King Bessie Senator (1936–1949), the only sixtime winner of the Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association’s all-American honors for his breed. King Bessie Senator is buried at Raven Glen near the original farm complex.

King Bessie Senator

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PRESERVENEWS GIVE THE GIFT OF GOLF Golf gift cards are the perfect gift for the golfer on your list, 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; or weekdays from 8 am–4:30 pm at our General Offices (Libertyville) November 26–February 28.

Holiday Bonus: Receive a $10 bonus voucher for every $100 in gift cards purchased November 23–December 31.

INTERACTIVE TRAIL MAP Use our interactive map to navigate your next forest preserve adventure. Spend quality time outdoors along 203 miles of trails in peaceful, natural settings.

This easy to use map will help you locate trails, preserves, activities and amenities from your phone, tablet or computer.

Start exploring today at LCFPD.org/maps.

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Throughout 2018, we have been evaluating accessibility within our forest preserves, programs, facilities and communications to ensure people with disabilities can use and enjoy them. We retained the services of accessibility consultants, The W-T Group, to help us in this effort. They conducted access audits to determine any barriers for use by people with disabilities, and in late fall, held three public meetings to hear about access preferences and priorities of people with disabilities, and of agencies that serve people with disabilities.

As the new year begins, we’ll work with The W-T Group to identify necessary retrofits to improve accessibility and develop a phased schedule to implement them. This public access project supports

LCFPD.org/vision

three of the 13 strategic objectives set forth in our 100-year Vision for Lake County. Learn more at LCFPD.org/vision.

E X C E L L E N C E I S I N O U R N AT U R E

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Where will your kids grow this summer?

Registration for our 2019 camp season opens December 1. Camps are led by professional educators trained in supervision, safety and activity development. Early bird discounts are available through February 15, 2019. Programs fill quickly so enroll early. Register online at LCFPD.org/

camps or call 847-968-3321. See the Summer Camps insert for details.

DUNN MUSEUM’S COLLECTIONS SIGNIFICANT TO NATIVE ARTISTS In August 2018, the Dunn Museum’s collections staff welcomed traditional Native artists and researchers, Pat Kruse, of the Red Cliff Band of Superior Chippewa Indians (descendent of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe), and Terri Hom, of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe).

Kruse was one of eight accomplished artists awarded the 2018 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) Mentor Artist Fellowship. In July 2018, Kruse began his yearlong mentorship with apprentice, Terri Hom, to create birch bark quill art. The mentorship includes a collaboration of a mentor and apprentice art project to promote Native arts and cultural revitalization and to preserve traditional art.

Kruse and Hom researched the Dunn Museum’s Native American collection with special focus on 19th and early 20th century artifacts with cultural ties to their heritage and use of beadwork, quillwork and birch bark. Learn more about the Dunn Museum and its collections: LCFPD.org/Museum.

SHELL-EBRATE THE SEASON BY JOINING THE CAUSE Adopt an adorable baby Blanding’s turtle (or two) for yourself or a loved one this holiday season and join in the fight to save this endangered species.

If you become a Turtle Champion with a $120 gift to our Preservation Foundation, you can name your hatchling, receive photos of your turtle’s plastron (their unique underside), and join our wildlife biologists for a turtle tour and a chance to meet your adopted turtle. You can also make your gift a tribute in honor, memory or support of someone.

Any amount donated gives these little ones a head start and helps them survive and thrive after being released in nature.

Join the cause today and help us keep Blanding’s turtle populations healthy in Lake County.

Adopt online at LCFPD.org/Adopt-a-Turtle or 847-968-3110.

From left to right: Terri Hom and Pat Kruse, holding the mid-19th century birch bark and quillwork cradle from the Dunn Museum’s Native American collection.

Gifts received by the end of this year, support our 2018 hatchlings.

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TOGETHER, ACHIEVING MORE FOR OUR FOREST PRESERVES.

As you consider your year-end giving, remember that your donation to the Preservation Foundation directly supports the quality of life we all enjoy in Lake County.

We can direct nearly all of your gift—95 percent of every dollar—to work on the ground. Give to a Lake County Forest Preserve trail, preserve or program that you love most at LCFPD.org/donate or call 847-968-3110.

INDEPENDENCE GROVE CONCERTS ARE A SUMMER TRADITION

If you haven’t experienced Events in the Plaza at Independence Grove Forest Preserve (Libertyville), then you haven’t experienced summer in Lake County!

HUNDREDS FLOCK TO

From mid-June through early August, Tuesday evenings at Independence Grove are dedicated to enjoying live bands in a beautiful setting. In 2018, nearly 10,000 attended the popular concerts held in an outdoor amphitheater overlooking the lake.

More than 500 attended the sixth annual Fred Fest event on Saturday, August 18. Music and nature lovers enjoyed a day of family fun while listening to live bands at the beautiful Fox River Preserve and Marina (Port Barrington). Thanks to donors, sponsors, program partners, and the Fred Fest Committee, the event raised $26,000 to help restore Grassy Lake Forest Preserve (Lake Barrington). Mark your calendar for Fred Fest 2019 on Saturday, August 17.

Hope to see you there!

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We could not offer the Events in the Plaza outdoor concert series without our generous sponsors, including our Lead Platinum Sponsor, North Shore Gas. Thank you also to Gold Sponsor, Blue Oak Financial Services, which sponsored for the first time this season; to Bronze Sponsor, Libertyville Bank & Trust; and to Media Sponsor, Lake County Journal for continuing their many years of support.

Thank you, again, to all our sponsors for a great concert season.

SUMMER CAMPS

2019

Registration opens December 1, 2018, at LCFPD.org/camps and 847-968-3321.

June 10–14 AGES 4–5 with an adult AGE 6

June 17–21

June 24–28

Little Explorers (IG)

Little Explorers (IG)

Pondering Plants (IG)

Pint-Sized Farmers (BHF) Pondering Plants (IG)

AGE 7

Pondering Plants (IG)

Early Settlers (RCA)

Pint-Sized Farmers (BHF) Pondering Plants (IG)

AGE 8

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (IG)

AGE 9

Fishing Camp (IG)

Fishing Camp (IG)

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (IG)

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (IG)

Early Settlers (RCA)

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (IG)

July 1–5

July 8–12

We understand this is a busy week for many families.

In lieu of camps, we will offer family drop-in programs.

You’ll find these fun programs listed in the 2019 Summer Horizons magazine, or visit us online at the end of May 2019: LCFPD.org/ calendar.

Fishing Camp (IG)

AGE 10

Fishing Camp (IG)

Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Fishing Camp (IG)

Fishing Camp (IG)

AGE 11

Fishing Camp (IG)

Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Fishing Camp (IG)

Fishing Camp (IG)

AGE 12

Fishing Camp 2 (IG) Outdoor Adventures (IG)

AGE 13

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

Canoeing in Nature (IG)

AGE 14

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

Canoeing in Nature (IG)

AGE 15

Canoeing in Nature (IG)

Summer Camp Staff and Ratios

Our camps are led by trained Forest Preserve educators. All camp staff are certified in first aid, CPR, AED, and Epi-Pen and asthma inhaler use.

To ensure a quality experience for your camper, we set the staff-to-camper ratio and activities according to group size, ages and abilities.

Years of Fun with No Overlap

Our wide variety of topics allows your camper to attend camps from ages 4 through 15 without repeating a topic! If attending more than one week of camp during the summer season, please register your camper in one camp session per topic only.

Early bird discounts apply through February 15, 2019.

July 15–19

July 22–26

July 29–August 2

August 5–9

Little Explorers (LW) Pondering Plants (LW)

Pondering Plants (RCA)

Pondering Plants (LW)

Pondering Plants (RCA)

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (LW)

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (RCA)

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (LW)

Time Travelers (DM)

Fishing Camp (IG)

Art Around Us (DM)

Fishing Camp (IG)

Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Fishing Camp (IG)

Fishing Camp 2 (IG) Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

DM Dunn Museum Libertyville

LW Lakewood Wauconda Fishing Camp (IG)

RCA Ryerson Conservation Area Riverwoods

_______________ SCHEDULE _______________ Fishing Camp (IG) Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Time Travelers (DM)

BHF Bonner Heritage Farm Lindenhurst

IG Independence Grove Libertyville

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs (RCA) Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Fishing Camp 2 (IG)

Art Around Us (DM)

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Fishing Camp (IG) Outdoor Adventures (IG) Outdoor Adventures (IG)

Three-day camp, Tuesday–Thursday 9:30–11:30 AM -Little Explorers 9 AM–12 PM -Art Around Us -Fishing Camp -Fishing Camp 2 -Pint-Sized Farmers -Pondering Plants -Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs -Time Travelers 9 AM–2:30 PM -Early Settlers 9 AM–3 PM -Canoeing in Nature -Outdoor Adventures

DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICING ON BACK PAGE

Visit LCFPD.org/camps for details: • • • • • • •

Cancellation and transfer fees Essential eligibility criteria How weather affects camp Photo policy Satisfaction guarantee Scholarships Special accommodations

We are unable to make age exceptions, as activities are geared to the cognitive, emotional and physical abilities of each camp’s age range. See the back page for information about applying for financial assistance.

Photos © Jenni Chase, Tim Elliott and LCFPD.

SUMMER CAMPS Art Around Us—NEW! Ages 6–7 | Pricing A Express your artistic side by creating your own works of art while discovering different artists from Lake County. We’ll paint, sculpt and practice different artistic techniques.

Canoeing in Nature—NEW! Ages 13–15 | Pricing D Campers will develop paddling skills and explore nature through on-water science activities. Conditions permitting, the final day is spent paddling the Des Plaines River. Alternate paddle location for the final day may be Hastings Lake (Lindenhurst). Beginner level.

Early Settlers Ages 7–8 | Pricing A Return to the 1830s and experience life as an early settler to Lake County. Through crafts, activities and exploration, learn how people made the big move west, started farms, set up homes and lived every day.

Fishing Camp Ages 9–11 | Pricing B Explore the world fish inhabit, and learn the basic skills, techniques and lures needed to catch them. Each day includes a fishing session. All equipment is supplied.

Please choose only one Fishing Camp session per child.

Fishing Camp 2 Ages 12–14 | Pricing C Want to improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn more about fish, bait, lures and techniques. Each day features a 1.5-hour fishing session. One day of boat fishing is included. Please choose only one Fishing Camp 2 session per child.

Little Explorers—NEW! Ages 4–5 with an adult | Pricing F Seek adventure in woodlands, wetlands and prairies with your little one. Use your senses to observe and discover the plants, animals and features that make these natural areas special. Free exploration and play will inspire a sense of wonder and awe. Limit two children per adult.

Outdoor Adventures—Expanded Age Range!

Ages 10–12 | Pricing E Campers bike, hike, canoe, swim, fish and participate in team-building activities while exploring the forest preserve. Environmental concepts are incorporated each day. Please choose only one Outdoor Adventures session per child.

Pint-Sized Farmers Ages 6–7 | Pricing A Discover how food makes its way from the farm to the dinner table, and the importance of farms. Pintsized farmers will plant, water, harvest and package homegrown food from Bonner Heritage Farm’s organic garden. They’ll also explore what it means to be a modern farmer.

Three-day camp, Tuesday–Thursday

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Pondering Plants Ages 6–7 | Pricing A Campers will take an in-depth look at the wonders of the plant world through interactive exploration of trees, flowers, grasses, aquatic plants and “invaders” (nonnative plants). Activities include netting for field and aquatic insects and removal of invasive plants.

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs Ages 8–9 | Pricing A Campers will search prairies, forests and wetlands for invertebrates (animals without backbones). They’ll gain a better understanding of Lake County’s smallest animals and what makes them so special.

Time Travelers—NEW! Ages 9–10 | Pricing A Travel back in time and journey through more than 10,000 years of Lake County history by exploring the exhibit galleries at the Dunn Museum. Campers will travel from prehistoric times to the 1930s through activities, games, crafts and other adventures.

PRICING A: Early Bird Discount: $75 ($105 nonresidents) per child.

After February 15: $95 ($133 nonresidents) per child.

B: Early Bird Discount: $115 ($161 nonresidents) per child.

After February 15: $140 ($196 nonresidents) per child.

C: Early Bird Discount: $131 ($183 nonresidents) per child.

After February 15: $150 ($210 nonresidents) per child.

D: Early Bird Discount: $137 ($192 nonresidents) per child.

After February 15: $150 ($210 nonresidents) per child.

E: Early Bird Discount: $220 ($308 nonresidents) per child.

After February 15: $250 ($350 nonresidents) per child.

F: Early Bird Discount: $30 ($42 nonresidents) per adult/ child pair; $15 ($21 nonresidents) per add’l child.

After February 15: $40 ($56 nonresidents) per adult/ child pair; $16 ($22 nonresidents) per add’l child.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Partial scholarships are available in the case of financial hardship. Call 847-968-3321 for details on the confidential, no-hassle application process.

GRANT HELPS SONGBIRDS, MONARCHS AND STUDENTS

BEFORE

Supported by funds from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a $77,000 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Great Lakes Coastal Program grant will benefit habitat restoration efforts and environmental education outreach at Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago).

WINTER HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS

We’ll use the grant funds to help restore 20 acres of wetland habitat and 20 acres of mesic prairie within the preserve, and to plant native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plant species in the restored areas. The project goal is to expand existing habitat for migratory songbirds and purple milkweed (Asclepias pupurascens), a regionally uncommon and favored host plant of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Coastal Program priority species.

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

As part of the grant funding, our education staff will help connect over 1,000 students to this habitat restoration project through field trips and classroom programs.

AFTER

A total of nine restoration projects on 302 acres of forest preserve and state lands are scheduled for this season, including small invasive tree and shrub removal, and forestry mowing and canopy thinning for oak regeneration. For maps and details, visit LCFPD.org/conservation-projects.

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Captain Daniel Wright Woods (Mettawa) Cuba Marsh (Deer Park) Grainger Conservation Area (Mettawa) Greenbelt (North Chicago) Illinois Beach State Park (IDNR property, Zion) Lakewood (Wauconda) Middlefork Savanna (Lake Forest) Old School (Mettawa) Van Patten Woods (Wadsworth)

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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 announcements via email about snow-dependent education and recreation 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.

1 Walk with a Naturalist Come enjoy the crisp air of early winter on this naturalist-guided walk around the lake.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Nippersink—Shelter D. Adults.

FREE. No registration required.

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

Sunday, 11 am–4 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center.

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

5, 28 Lunchtime Tours: Settlement of Lake County Intrigued by how Lake County came to be? Tour the exhibition galleries to hear stories of our county’s early history and those who settled here.

Wednesday, Friday, 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

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

6 Pajama Party Storytime: Owls Bundle the kids up in their warm jammies and join us for a story and craft about owls.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Families with children ages 12 and under. FREE. No registration required.

9 Scout Sunday: Earth Rocks Join us and work toward earning your Earth Rocks scout badge. This badge covers requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7. Badges not provided.

Sunday, 12:15–1:15 pm, Independence Grove —Visitor Center.

Webelos. $8 residents, $6 nonresidents.

9 Scout Sunday: Night Owl Join us and work toward earning your Night Owl scout badge.

This badge covers requirements 1, 2, 3, 4. Badges not provided.

Sunday, 5:30–6:30 pm, Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center.

Cadettes. $8 residents, $6 nonresidents.

11 Hikin’ Tykes: Evergreen Trees Preschoolers will enjoy a nature-based story, hands-on activities, craft, and outdoor exploration, weather permitting.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Dunn Museum.

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

11 History Café: Life of a Civil War Woman Discuss life on the home front by learning about Susie Smith Minto, whose diary and letters reveal much about the lives of Lake County residents during the American Civil War.

Tuesday, 2–3 pm, Dunn Museum.

Adults. $6 adults/$3 senior.

Includes Museum admission.

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

Tuesday, 1–2:30 pm, Hastings Lake. Children of all ages.

Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

A Lake County Nature Network Event.

12 Small Discoveries: Winter Wonderland Bundle up, it’s a winter wonderland! Enjoy stories and crafts centered around snowflakes, snowmen and all things winter.

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Dunn Museum.

Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adults/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

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Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)

DECEMBER (continued) 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.

14 Astronomy Program Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing 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.

16 Symbols of Illinois: Cardinal Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) by learning about our state symbols. This is the final program in the 10-part series about the origin and natural history of the symbols. May include a brief walk.

Sunday, 1:30–2:30 pm, Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center.

All ages. Adult supervision required. $2 residents, $4 nonresidents.

19 Tinkering Through Time: Potawatomi Art From beadwork to pottery, learn about different Potawatomi art forms, then create your own work of art.

Wednesday, 3:30–4:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

Ages 6–10, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child.

Includes Museum admission.

20 Celebrating the Illinois Bicentennial As the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) celebration comes to a close, hear Raupp Museum curator, Debbie Fandrei, discuss artifacts from the book 200 Objects That Made History in Lake and McHenry Counties. View a number of these artifacts on display in the Special Exhibition Gallery.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

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21 Winter Solstice Walk and Campfire Join us for a guided walk as we explore Ryerson Woods on the longest night of the year.

End the evening around a cozy campfire roasting marshmallows.

Friday, 6:30–8 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. All Ages. Adult supervision required. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

28 Museum Family Crafts Spend your winter break creating free winter-themed crafts.

Friday, 10 am–12 pm, Dunn Museum. Families with children ages 12 and under. Adult supervision required.

FREE with Museum admission. No registration required.

JANUARY 3 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for all ages.

Thursday, 10–11:30 am, Old School—Sled Hill. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

3 New Year’s Celebration Through crafts and activities, learn how people around the world celebrate the start of the new year.

Thursday, 5:30–6:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Families with children ages 12 and under. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

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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) 4 Museum Curiosity Stations Rotate through the exhibition galleries to experience a variety of hands-on activities. There will be fossils to touch, crafts to make and games to play.

Friday, 10 am–12 pm, Dunn Museum.

Families with children ages 12 and under.

Free with Museum admission. No registration required.

5 Walk with a Naturalist Enjoy a quiet winter morning on this guided walk.

Discover whether the lake is frozen or if we have enough snow to track winter-active animals.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Independence Grove — North Bay Pavilion.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

8 Hikin’ Tykes: Shapes in Nature Preschoolers will enjoy a nature-based story, hands-on activities, craft, and outdoor exploration, weather permitting.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Independence Grove—Visitors Center. Children ages 2–4, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child.

9, 24 Lunchtime Tours: Dunn Museum Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the exhibition galleries.

Wednesday, Thursday, 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

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

10 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 Astronomy Program Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing 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.

16 Small Discoveries: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Look at all the different transportation options in Lake County. Help your little one learn how to make a boat float and a train move!

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Dunn Museum.

Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adults/$3 child.

Includes Museum admission.

17 Animals in Winter Where are all the animals? Come learn about Lake County animals, how they’ve adapted to survive in the cold and the best ways to view them in winter.

Thursday, 6–7 pm, Dunn Museum.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

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

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.

23 Tinkering Through Time: Printing Press How does a printing press work? How were they used in Illinois? Find out the answers to these questions and practice making different prints.

Wednesday, 3:30–4:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

Ages 6–10, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child.

Includes Museum admission.

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Join us from 1–2 pm on Saturday, January 26 at the Dunn Museum to hear author David Powell speak about the experience of Lake County soldiers in the 96th Infantry at Horseshoe Ridge, Chickamauga, during the American Civil War. Powell is the author of The Maps of Chickamauga, among many other titles.

JANUARY (continued) 26 Meet the Author: Marlene Brill—Diary of a Drummer Boy Explore the life of Civil War drummer boy, Orion Howe, of Waukegan, with author Marlene Brill as she reads from her children’s book. Following the reading, there will be crafts, activities and a book signing.

Saturday, 10:30–11:30 am, Dunn Museum. Families with children ages 6 and up.

FREE with Museum admission. No registration required.

FEBRUARY 2 Phenology and Photography Outdoor workshop combines a naturalist’s insight with technical tips from a professional photographer.

Saturday, 7–10 am, Fort Sheridan—Gilgare Road parking lot. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. $28 residents, $20 nonresidents.

2 Walk with a Naturalist As winter is winding down, get outside and join us on a guided walk to discover the variety of habitats found at this preserve.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Ray Lake.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

5 Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours Come celebrate Adlai E. Stevenson II Day in Illinois!

Drop in to learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations. Tour his home, a National Historic Landmark, at your own pace.

Tuesday, 12:30–4:30 pm, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home.

Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

6 Homeschool Companion: Potawatomi Lifeways Learn about the daily lives of Native people in the area in the early 19th century, the impact of the 1833 Treaty of Chicago, and the continuance of Native cultures today.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 am Dunn Museum.

Ages 5–12. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

6, 22 Lunchtime Tours: African American Historymakers Learn about African American historymakers from Lake County such as Amos Bennett, the first African American settler, the Golden Thirteen Navy divers, and James Brister, the first African American dentist in Lake County.

Wednesday, Friday 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

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

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

Thursday, 1–2:30 pm, Lakewood—Winter Sports Area.

Children of all ages. Adult supervision required.

FREE. No registration required.

A Lake County Nature Network Event.

7 How Coyote Was the Moon Come read the story How Coyote Was the Moon and learn why coyotes have been portrayed as wily tricksters in the past and present. Then touch coyote fur and learn why they are very “talkative” during the winter months.

Thursday, 5–6:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

Families with children ages 12 and under.

FREE. No registration required.

8 Astronomy Program Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing 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.

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FEBRUARY (continued) 12 Hikin’ Tykes: Voles Preschoolers will enjoy a nature-based story, hands-on activities, craft, and outdoor exploration, weather permitting.

Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center— Education Wing. Children ages 2–4 with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child.

12 History Hacked: Lincoln’s Lantern Join us on Lincoln’s birthday to learn about an object in the Dunn Museum collections that was once owned by Lincoln, his connections to Lake County and Lake County’s role in the Civil War.

Tuesday, 11–11:30 am, Dunn Museum.

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

13 Small Discoveries: Mittens Have fun matching, sorting and reading about all types of mittens.

Wednesday, 10–11 am, Dunn Museum.

Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adults/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

14 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.

17 36th Annual Profiles in Excellence: Power of Words Celebrate black history month with African American authors, poets and songwriters, including award-winning, international artist, SaulPaul. Part rapper, part singer-songwriter, SaulPaul blends his voice, guitar and loop pedal to produce a show that is nothing less than an experience. Known for entertaining, inspiring and empowering audiences, SaulPaul creates music with a message, using his platform to advocate for youth and promote social good.

Sunday, 2–4 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

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

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.

20 Tinkering Through Time: Discovering Dinosaurs Test your paleontology skills by examining fossils and casts and learning about a variety of dinosaurs that lived in our area.

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

Includes Museum admission.

21 Behind the Scenes Tour Take a rare peek at our collections care and storage facility. Guided by our collections staff, experience an in-depth tour focused on unique objects in our collection.

Thursday, 6–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum.

Adults. FREE. No registration required.

MARCH 9–10, 16–17, 23–24 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 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.

Hikes run every half-hour from 12–2 pm. Ryerson Woods. All ages. $6. Children 3 and under, FREE. Registration required. Registration begins in February.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

Arrive curious.

Leave inspired.

BESS BOWER DUNN MUSEUM, LIBERTYVILLE Through January 6, 2019 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.

GIFT SHOP STOCKING STUFFERS Browse a selection of unique gifts inspired by the history and culture of Lake County, with holiday discounts offered on many items. Stuff your stockings with toys, books, posters, notecards, photos, jewelry, apparel, and other merchandise. Custom items created by local artisans are also featured.

Visit LCFPD.org/Museum for hours.

$1 OFF ADMISSION Must present this coupon for $1 off a single admission. One-time use.

May not combine with other offers.

Expires 12/29/19. H122018

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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

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28500 West Roberts Road Port Barrington, Illinois 60010

1899 West Winchester Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

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For hours and fees, visit our website.

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

CountrysideGolfClub.org

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

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course

INDEPENDENCE GROVE 16400 West Buckley Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048 847-968-3499 Main 847-247-1111 Banquets, Meetings IndependenceGrove.org Visitors Center Hours 9 am–4:30 pm, unless otherwise posted For beach, marina and café seasonal hours and fees, visit our website.

Prairie and Traditional Courses 20800 West Hawley Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060 847-968-3100 Tee Times 847-968-3441 Golf Gift Cards 847-489-1931 Golf Outings

THUNDERHAWK GOLF CLUB

39700 North Lewis Avenue Beach Park, Illinois 60099

Discount Tuesdays $3 adults $1.50 seniors, youth ages 4–17 Open until 8 pm on the first and third Thursdays of every month with free admission after 5 pm.

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Parking Fee Lake County residents FREE Nonresidents $5 per car Monday–Thursday $10 per car Friday–Sunday and holidays Vehicle window stickers allow entry without having to verify residency.

Fee is $5, available at the Visitors Center.

RYERSON CONSERVATION AREA 21950 North Riverwoods Road Riverwoods, Illinois 60015 847-968-3320 LCFPD.org/Ryerson

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

ThunderHawkGolfClub.org BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB 33600 North U.S. 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 Welcome Center Hours 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Saturday 11 am–4 pm, Sundays Restroom only, Mondays GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER 1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064 847-968-3477 GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org

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THIS PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED USING 100% RECYCLED PAPER, ALLOWING US TO SAVE 69 MATURE TREES, 22,325 LBS GREENHOUSE GASES, 6,795 LBS SOLID WASTE, 66,417 GALS WATER

2019 Annual Permits Annual permits for dog parks, horse trails and more go on sale at 8 am on Monday, December 3. Find information and purchase permits online at LCFPD.org/permits, or by phone weekdays from 8 am–4:30 pm: 847-367-6640.

keep the mistletoe. let the tree go.

Winter Sports Conditions Before heading out this winter, check LCFPD.org/ winter-sports to view current conditions for ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and hiking in your forest preserves.

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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 details and locations.

◄ FLICKR PICK A unique perspective of an intricate snowflake, taken by Carol Freeman and posted via Flickr.

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