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Lake County Forest Preserves

@lcfpd

A principal guardian of Lake County, Illinois' open space and natural areas since 1958.

Connect with us: LCFPD.org/connect

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Why do some trees hold onto their leaves? It's called marcescence. Oaks, beeches and witch hazels may keep brown leaves to protect buds, trap snow for moisture or scare off deer, according to the Lake County News-Sun. ow.ly/zq9J50UU1Kn

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Our board recognized retiring Principal Laura Morgan for 24 years of leadership at Meadowview School & her passion for environmental education. She inspired students to take action, like removing buckthorn from yards. 📷 Laura Morgan & Eileen Davis, school program specialist

Our board recognized retiring Principal Laura Morgan for 24 years of leadership at Meadowview School & her passion for environmental education.  She inspired students to take action, like removing buckthorn from yards. 
📷 Laura Morgan & Eileen Davis, school program specialist
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Let's congratulate Matt Ueltzen, manager of restoration ecology, on 25 years with us! He has led key restoration projects, tackled buckthorn, enhanced wildlife populations, making an impact on Lake County’s ecosystems. 📷 Director of Natural Resources Pati Vitt and Matt Ueltzen

Let's congratulate Matt Ueltzen, manager of restoration ecology, on 25 years with us! He has led key restoration projects, tackled buckthorn, enhanced wildlife populations, making an impact on Lake County’s ecosystems. 📷 Director of Natural Resources Pati Vitt and Matt Ueltzen
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This Valentine's Day, we're building something new to ❤️. Construction started on the Dunn Museum expansion in Libertyville, featuring a new gallery featuring @alexrossartist (Alex Ross) heroes & villains, 100+ pieces and life-size murals. LCFPD.org/alex-ross-expa…

This Valentine's Day, we're building something new to ❤️. Construction started on the Dunn Museum expansion in Libertyville, featuring a new gallery featuring @alexrossartist (Alex Ross) heroes & villains, 100+ pieces and life-size murals. LCFPD.org/alex-ross-expa…
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Winter is the season to spot the amber jellyroll (𝘌𝘹𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘢), a common jelly fungus in Lake County! 🍄‍🟫 Found on decaying hardwood branches, this fungus features a distinctive brown or purplish-brown color, squiggly ridges and small depressions.

Winter is the season to spot the amber jellyroll (𝘌𝘹𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘢), a common jelly fungus in Lake County! 🍄‍🟫

Found on decaying hardwood branches, this fungus features a distinctive brown or purplish-brown color, squiggly ridges and small depressions.
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Feather forecast: 100% chance of frost! ❄️This red-breasted merganser is rocking a frozen feather look in today’s chilly waters. These diving ducks are built for the cold, but even they can get a little ‘iced out’ on winter days! 🥶 📸 @pluengos 📍 Wright Woods in Mettawa

Feather forecast: 100% chance of frost! ❄️This red-breasted merganser is rocking a frozen feather look in today’s chilly waters. These diving ducks are built for the cold, but even they can get a little ‘iced out’ on winter days! 🥶

📸 @pluengos
📍 Wright Woods in Mettawa
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A cloud formation so dreamy, even the sky is showing off. ☁️ Lake Michigan never disappoints! Share your photos with us by joining our Flickr group at flickr.com/groups/lcfpd or tagging Lake County Forest Preserves. 📸 Bob Callebert 📍 Openlands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan

A cloud formation so dreamy, even the sky is showing off. ☁️ Lake Michigan never disappoints!

Share your photos with us by joining our Flickr group at flickr.com/groups/lcfpd or tagging <a href="/LCFPD/">Lake County Forest Preserves</a>.

📸 Bob Callebert
📍 Openlands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan
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Shoutout to our Ranger Sgt. James Harrison (right) & Round Lake Park Officer Brittany Fears (not pictured) 🚓. While on patrol they rushed to a scene with a woman trapped inside a car on fire. They extinguished the fire and saved a life. ❤️ LCFPD.org/sergeant-honor…

Shoutout to our Ranger Sgt. James Harrison (right) &amp; Round Lake Park Officer Brittany Fears (not pictured) 🚓. While on patrol they rushed to a scene with a woman trapped inside a car on fire. They extinguished the fire and saved a life. ❤️ LCFPD.org/sergeant-honor…
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Our board approved two land purchases: ✅ 55 acres added to Lakewood in Wauconda for future restoration ✅ 34 acres added to Lotus Country in Antioch to protect vital heron & egret rookery More preserved wildlife & natural space for all! LCFPD.org/two-acquisitio… ©Thomas G. Wilson

Our board approved two land purchases:
✅ 55 acres added to Lakewood in Wauconda for future restoration
✅ 34 acres added to Lotus Country in Antioch to protect vital heron &amp; egret rookery
More preserved wildlife &amp; natural space for all! LCFPD.org/two-acquisitio…
©Thomas G. Wilson
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Spring has officially arrived! ☀️ Early this morning, the spring equinox occurred—the point when the sun crosses the Earth’s equator, moving from south to north. 📷 John D. Kavc 📍 Fox River in Port Barrington

Spring has officially arrived! ☀️ Early this morning, the spring equinox occurred—the point when the sun crosses the Earth’s equator, moving from south to north.

📷 John D. Kavc
📍 Fox River in Port Barrington
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🌭 Lettuce share some tasty news—Relish Events at Independence Grove opens for preseason March 22! 🍔🌳 Grab a snack & enjoy the views Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am–3 pm. ☀️ Order at the outdoor pick-up window (north end of Visitors Center). Hours may vary. relishcafeig.com.

🌭 Lettuce share some tasty news—Relish Events at Independence Grove opens for preseason March 22! 🍔🌳 Grab a snack &amp; enjoy the views Saturdays &amp; Sundays, 11 am–3 pm. ☀️ Order at the outdoor pick-up window (north end of Visitors Center). Hours may vary. relishcafeig.com.
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We will never get tired of beautiful foggy sunrises at your preserves. 😍 ✅ Read spring 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘴 and subscribe: LCFPD.org/Horizons 📍 Fox River in Port Barrington 📸 John D. Kavc

We will never get tired of beautiful foggy sunrises at your preserves. 😍

✅ Read spring 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘴 and subscribe: LCFPD.org/Horizons
📍 Fox River in Port Barrington
📸 John D. Kavc
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Give a Mother’s Day gift that lasts forever! 🌳 🥰 Honor the inspiring women in your life and help protect Lake County’s natural lands by adopting an acre or mile of trail in the Forest Preserves. 🌟 Choose your gift: LCFPD.org/gifts

Give a Mother’s Day gift that lasts forever! 🌳 🥰

Honor the inspiring women in your life and help protect Lake County’s natural lands by adopting an acre or mile of trail in the Forest Preserves.

🌟 Choose your gift: LCFPD.org/gifts
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Superheroes are landing at the Dunn Museum! We’re debuting a new gallery with Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains, featuring 100+ portraits of Marvel & DC icons. Exhibit runs June 29–Feb 16, 2026. LCFPD.org/HeroesVillains VIP preview + artist meet-up: June 28 Alex Ross #AlexRoss

Superheroes are landing at the Dunn Museum! We’re debuting a new gallery with Alex Ross: Heroes &amp; Villains, featuring 100+  portraits of Marvel &amp; DC icons. Exhibit runs June 29–Feb 16, 2026. LCFPD.org/HeroesVillains
VIP preview + artist meet-up: June 28 <a href="/thealexrossart/">Alex Ross</a>
#AlexRoss
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🚨 Breaking News! 🎨 Alex Ross (Alex Ross) revealed two 2 paintings—Harley Quinn & the Joker—created just for the Dunn Museum! Catch them when Heroes & Villains opens Sunday. Peek inside his world: LCFPD.org/HeroArt

🚨 Breaking News! 🎨 <a href="/thealexrossart/">Alex Ross</a> (Alex Ross) revealed two 2 paintings—Harley Quinn &amp; the Joker—created just for the Dunn Museum! Catch them when Heroes &amp; Villains opens Sunday.
Peek inside his world: LCFPD.org/HeroArt