Horizons quarterly // spring 2019 by Lake County Forest Preserve District

HORI Z ON S LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

PRESERVATION, RESTOR ATION , EDUCATION AN D RECRE ATION

QUARTERLY

spring 2019

VOLUME 28 , ISSUE 2

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On the cover: A cluster of prairie smoke (Geum triflorum) creates a wispy, pinkish haze. Blooming in spring to early summer, prairie smoke is known for its long-tailed, feathery seedheads. It is native to Illinois and can be found in the northern quarter of the state. nearly

31,000 acres are

protected by the lake county forest preserves .

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

10 LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES BOARD of COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT

Angelo D. Kyle, Waukegan VICE PRESIDENT

Julie Simpson, Vernon Hills TREASURER

Paul Frank, Highland Park ASSISTANT TREASURER

I am honored and excited to serve the residents of Lake County in my new role as President of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Our preserves and trails are beloved and appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds, in every community across our county. They are considered a model of excellence regionally and nationally—one of the best systems of open lands and natural areas anywhere— due to the dedicated work of our employees and volunteers, to the leadership of past and present boards, and especially to the continued support of Lake County residents and voters. Prior to being re-elected in November 2018, I served as a Forest Preserve Commissioner for 22 years, from 1990 through 2012, representing District 14. Back in November of 1990, the Lake County Forest Preserves owned and managed just over 16,000 acres of land. Now, as I come back onto the board, Forest Preserve lands have nearly doubled to 30,965 acres. That is quite a change and quite an achievement. Then as now, the Forest Preserves are one of the very best aspects of life here in Lake County. My parents taught me that leadership begins with service. I see it as my duty, but also my privilege, to care for this precious resource. I look forward to working alongside others to help advance the mission of the Lake County Forest Preserves and its 100-year Vision, which calls for “a healthy and resilient landscape with restored and preserved natural lands, waters, and cultural assets.” Springtime is a time of renewal, when the natural world begins again its ancient cycle of life. It is in this spirit that I begin my term as your Board President. Thank you for this opportunity to serve.

Angelo D. Kyle, a pastor at Restoration Baptist Church in Waukegan, previously worked as Deputy Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the state of Illinois for three years beginning in 2012.

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

Ty Kovach

HORIZONS

VOLUME 28 , ISSUE 2 Spring 2019 EDITOR

Susan Hawkins, Horizons@LCFPD.org DESIGN

Jeanna Martinucci CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS

Kim Mikus Croke, Rebekah Snyder, Brett Peto, Jackie DeMasi, Allison Frederick PHOTOGRAPHY

Carol Freeman (cover), Robert Visconti, Alex Ross, John Weinstein, Pablo Jones, John Konstantaras, Charles Mathison, Ronnie Daniels, Mark Anderson, Tamima Itani, Peter Schulz, Jeff Goldberg, Kimberly Kingen, Allison Frederick SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE, UPDATE ADDRESS: 847–968–3335 | Horizons@LCFPD.org

Photo and videos are periodically taken of people participating in Forest Preserve District programs and activities. All persons registering for Forest Preserve District programs/activities or using Forest Preserve property thereby agree that any photo or video taken by the Forest Preserve District may be used by the District for promotional purposes including its website, promotional videos, brochures, fliers and other publications without additional, prior notice or permission and without compensation to the participant.

MOR E T HA N A

There was a time when the glove compartment of every car was crammed with tattered maps used to plan and trace routes during a trip. Now, most people rely on their phones and GPS navigation apps, such as Google Maps or Waze, to help them find their destination. Similarly, we have switched from using paper maps to a mapping technique that involves technology much like a phone’s navigation app. We use a digital mapping method, known as geographic information system (GIS), which provides a way to capture, store and present spatial or geographic data. The system allows us to share real-time information with the public about flooded trails, the location of a controlled burn, or the beach status at Independence Grove (Libertyville). GIS also allows staff to efficiently track and analyze a variety of information, from floodplain acreage to wildlife populations, to tree branches that may be hazardous or blocking a trail. GIS is growing in popularity across the country,

HOW DIGITAL MAPPING HELPS US TRACK EVERYTHING FROM TRAILS TO TREES

utilized in nearly every industry, and tailored to the needs of the user. “This mapping system provides an efficient way to share locational information and data,” said our GIS Analyst Nick Spittlemeister. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES

LAYERS of the LAND

ne of the newest features utilizing GIS is our Interactive Trail Map, which provides information to those planning an outing to the preserves. A video demonstration on our website, LCFPD.org/ maps, explains what the map has to offer and how to use it. Users can locate preserves, parking areas, trails, activities and amenities. With a simple click on the map, detailed descriptions are given about each trail, including surface type, distance and regional trail connections. From biking to horseback riding, users can quickly navigate what is offered at each preserve.

Using GPS on their phones, preserve visitors can use the Interactive Trail Map to pinpoint their exact location within

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the preserves. This feature comes in handy when biking or walking on preserve trails, as there are often several route options to choose. Gaining popularity over the past year, the map was used on average 230 times a day in 2018. In designing and maintaining the Interactive Trail Map,

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Spittlemeister explains that each component or feature of the map is a layer. Conceptually, a layer is a slice of the geographic area and is equivalent to a legend item on a paper map. Our map has 40 layers, including preserve boundaries, trail systems, toilets, fishing piers, playgrounds, and parking lots to name a few.

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Because the Interactive Trail Map is digital, it can be updated at any time. For example, all of our ranger police are equipped with an app on their phones that enables them to immediately update the Interactive Trail Map. “They use the app to collect and report information, such as flooded underpasses,” said Ranger Police Sergeant Mike Anderson. “This allows us to quickly communicate updates to public users looking at our maps on their phone, tablet or computer.” In the past, ranger police had to return to the office to report and manually record the information. “The way we do it now saves time, and information is updated instantaneously,” Anderson said. GIS mapping also improves public safety. “When someone

calls in an emergency to 911, or if we have a lost or missing person and know the phone number, dispatchers can get the coordinates of the cell phone,” Anderson said. Ranger police can enter the coordinates into their app and are directed to that area. “There are future plans to do more with monitoring officer activity and sharing each other’s locations,” he added.

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THE LIMIT AS TO WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION IT CAN BE USED FOR IN THE FUTURE.

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—DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE JOHN NELSON

“Beginning last spring, our operations staff began using mobile GIS as well. They often use it to track trees that are potentially dangerous to trail users,” said Director of Operations and Infrastructure John Nelson. If there is a large branch blocking a trail an employee can mark it using the app and submit a picture. Staff then know exactly where the tree is and what type of equipment is needed to clear the trail. “Our crews saw the benefit of

this technology right away,” Nelson said. “The biggest advantage is the time we save responding to issues.” Field staff also track nearly 500 preserve benches. If a bench needs repair, it is photographed and tracked instantly. The same is true for the roughly 6,000 signs placed in preserves throughout the county. We continue to develop new ways to utilize GIS. PHOTOS >>

1) GIS helps Ranger Police Officer Brad Ehrhardt report information instantly. 2) The status of flooded underpasses is tracked with our Interactive Trail Map. 3) Digital mapping allows staff to find fallen trees on the Des Plaines River faster. 4) Benches like this one at Independence Grove are placed and monitored using GIS tools.

WHERE H 2O GOES Digital mapping is now used to monitor and analyze widespread flooding across the county. In summer 2017, the Lake County Emergency Management Department created a flood event viewer map of the deluge that took place over two days of torrential rain. Aerial photographs from the Civil Air Patrol, drone photography 2017 FLOODING ON THE DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL

and videos, along with images taken at ground level, were added to the map to document areas hit

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most severely by the heavy rains of July 11 and 12, which led to flash flooding in several Lake County communities. While damage to businesses and homes was devastating, it could have been much worse. During that storm event, your forest preserves did their job, storing and filtering millions of gallons of floodwater and mitigating damage. In fact, more than 50 percent of the flooding in the

Des Plaines River watershed was on land managed by the Lake County Forest Preserves. Our operations staff and ranger police utilize GIS to track areas of flooding and trail washouts. This helps our planners and engineers improve the design of trails and alleviate problem sections by installing additional culverts or boardwalks. We also use GIS to analyze how flooded areas adjacent to rivers affect threatened and endangered plant species. Our Restoration Ecologist Ken Klick used GIS to track elevation of flood waters on a daily basis during the 2017 flood to monitor how many days endangered native wildflowers, such as the eastern prairie fringed orchid, were under water. These data were used to develop efforts to reestablish the flower. 4 HORI ZONS QUARTERLY SPR IN G 2 01 9

Floodplain: Area of land adjacent to a stream or river, which experiences flooding during periods of high volume.

57,141 acres Total area of floodplain in Lake County

FOREST PRESERVES

10,262 acres

MAJOR BODIES OF WATER

Forest Preserve land mapped as floodplain

FLOODPLAIN

SWIPE FOR A STORY

BURN BOUNDARIES

MONITORING WILDLIFE

At our Dunn Museum (Libertyville),

In addition to using GIS as a key

Mapping and monitoring wildlife

we integrate GIS technology to

communications tool, we also store,

are other tasks that staff tackle

chronicle history using ESRI Story

analyze and manage geographical

with this innovative technology.

Maps. Through interactive displays,

data. Before GIS, this information

While in the field, staff use an app

we combine maps with text, images

was on paper maps or documents.

to report wildlife observations and

and other multimedia content to

Manager of Landscape Ecology

abnormal animal sightings. “We

tell stories about the people and

Leslie Berns, uses the system

document the abundant diversity

the land that made Lake County

to plan controlled burns in the

of wildlife in the preserves,” said

the unique place it is today.

preserves. “We use it to map trails,

Wildlife Ecologist Andrew Rutter.

Staff designed the story maps for display on touch screens placed throughout the galleries. By

vegetation, parking lots, rivers, benches and underground pipes to prepare for a burn,” she said.

The app is used to record general wildlife observations, including birds, butterflies, fish, mammals,

touching the swipe tools, guests

Berns added, “We also store

and reptiles. Field staff also report

can compare historic aerial

information about previously

animals not normally seen in this

imagery with recent maps to see

conducted burns, such as the date,

area, as well as animals that may

how the landscape has changed

weather and metrics on how it

be injured or require attention

over time and to learn about the

went.” With just a few clicks of a

from a wildlife ecologist. With two

history of the area.

mouse, she can review the history

wildlife ecologists and a handful of

of burns for a specific area, deter-

field technicians, the app makes it

mine burn frequency intervals and

more manageable to monitor our

compare those details to changes

nearly 31,000 acres of forest

in vegetation.

preserve land.

Other story maps highlight historic farms, early homesteaders, and land and rivers that are now part of forest preserves.

March 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;September 8 Considered one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books, ALEX ROSS has created some of the most iconic images known to fans today. Come explore the Marvel Universe that Ross has helped bring to life. 1899 W. Winchester Rd, Libertyville â&#x20AC;˘ DunnMuseum.org

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PRESERVENEWS INDEPENDENCE GROVE SEASON SCHEDULE Marina: weekends only, April 13–May 19; daily, May 25–September 2; weekends only, September 7–October 14 (including Columbus Day). Beach: weekends only, May 25–June 2 (including Memorial Day); daily, June 3–August 9; weekends only, August 10–September 2 (including Labor Day). Marina and beach are subject to unscheduled closings due to weather and conditions. Before heading out, check for status updates at LCFPD.org/ IG, by phone 847-968-3499, or on Twitter @IndependenceGro.

LANKY AND LOUD: THE KILLDEER You don't need to go to the beach to see the slender shorebird, killdeer (Charadrius vociferus). They prefer flat, dry, grassland habitats. Starting in March, these graceful plovers can be seen walking or running along the ground chasing up insects or stopping abruptly to look around. Their distinctive call, kill-dee, is loud and piercing. Be careful to watch where you walk. Killdeer lay their eggs in shallow, simple nests scratched into the ground, often adding light colored rocks, twigs or shells for camouflage (see photo on right). Breeding locations are generally open ground with low vegetation, like lawns, playing fields, or gravel parking lots. See calendar section on pages 9–15 for spring bird walks.

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE | Sustainability To become a model of sustainability through conservation, one of our objectives is to reduce kilowatt-hours purchased by 35 percent. With fiscal year 2013–2014 as a baseline, 4,862,894 kWh were purchased. For 2017–2018, we purchased 4,360,735 kWh—a reduction of 502,159 kWh, or 10.3 percent. We achieved this over the past four years by eliminating underutilized buildings by 14 percent, from 161 buildings down to 138, and by improving energy efficiency. By converting the lighting in our General Offices, we leveraged a rebate from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to lower energy consumption by 23,860

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kWh per year. We’re well on our way to reducing what we spend on electricity. Learn more: LCFPD.org/vision.

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TOGETHER, ACHIEVING MORE FOR OUR FOREST PRESERVES.

The Preservation Foundation is the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and help support projects and initiate programs that may otherwise go unfunded or take many years to complete. Learn more at LCFPD.org/donate or call 847-968-3110. THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 STEM EDUCATION PARTNER:

A $20,000 grant from ComEd allowed the Forest Preserves to expand its capacity to deliver STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, and math) education programs last year. 2018 ComEd Science Instructor Katie Frankel delivered 86 programs and served more than 2,000 students and teachers through in-school and field trip programs. She also served as program assistant for Science Explorers in Nature, a four-week summer science immersion program for middle school students. Thanks to ComEd's support, our education department provided STEM-based programming to more than 20,100 participants throughout the year. Partnerships like these are critical to our education mission, and we are grateful to ComEd for extending our capacity to serve.

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GREEN GIFTS OFFER A SWEET SURPRISE When Charles contacted the Forest Preserves in 2017 to inquire about Green Gifts, our commemorative tree and bench program, we had no idea it would be a life-changing conversation. Charles wanted to dedicate a bench to his girlfriend, Becky, and unveil his surprise with a proposal. On a cold spring day at a beautiful location overlooking the lake at Independence Grove Forest Preserve (Libertyville), Charles and Becky got engaged at the bench dedicated in their honor. Congratulations to the happy couple, who married last July. If you're interested in creating a special memory, celebrating an anniversary, commemorating the birth of a child, or dedicating a tree or bench in honor or memory of a loved one, contact us at 847-968-3110. We schedule site visits at the preserve of your choice year-round.

LAKE COUNTY

TURTLES

Season three of our Adopt-a-Turtle program was the biggest success yet! Thank you to all who contributed, especially our Turtle Champions. Learn more at LCFPD.

org/Adopt-a-Turtle or 847-968-3110.

128

donors

adoptions

$16,320 raised

SPRING 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.

MARCH 2, 16 Birdwatching Hot Spots Join us at this Lake County birding hot spot to look for waterfowl and other migratory species. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available.

Saturday, 8–10 am Independence Grove—North Bay Pavilion. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

2 Walk with a Naturalist As spring comes to Lake County, get outside and join us on a guided walk to discover the wonders of this wetland preserve.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Sedge Meadow. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

6, 22 Lunchtime Tours: Women’s History Month Celebrate National Women’s History Month by learning about powerful Lake County women who made history. Wednesday, Friday, 12–12:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult/$3 senior. Includes Museum admission. 7 Teacher Training: A Day with Adlai Learn about this influential American statesman known as “the man from Libertyville” and discover ways to incorporate this notable local figure into your classroom lesson plans.

Thursday, 9 am–1 pm, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home. Lake County educators. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents. Professional development credits available for teachers.

7 Volunteer Open House Explore volunteer opportunities available throughout the forest preserves—both indoors and out. Meet staff and volunteers to find an ideal fit that will set you on the path to giving back, meeting new people and learning new things.

Thursday, 5–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults, youth ages 15 and up. 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. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

9 Marvelocity Opening Celebration Join us for a fun-filled day to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. Be the first to see how Alex Ross has shaped and influenced the superheroes we know and love today, including Captain America, Spider-Man and the Hulk. Celebration activities include creating a superhero mask, testing out your superpowers, tours of the exhibit and a book signing by Alex Ross from 2–5 pm. Saturday, 10 am–5 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. FREE with Museum admission. No registration required. 9 The Journey to Mollie’s War Members of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) were the first women, other than nurses, to serve overseas during World War II. Presenter Cyndee Schaffer’s mother, Mollie Weinstein Schaffer, was one of those women. Drawing upon excerpts from Mollie’s letters sent home during the war, this presentation provides a romantic, yet frightful glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in history.

Saturday, 11 am–12 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. FREE with Museum admission. No registration required. A Women’s History Month event. Sponsored by: Illinois Humanities

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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.

MARCH (continued) 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. Hikes start every half-hour from 12–2 pm. Ryerson Woods. All ages. $6. Children 3 and under, FREE. Registration required. 12 Hikin’ Tykes: Maple Syrup Preschoolers and their adult caregivers will enjoy hands-on learning about how sap from sugar maple trees becomes maple syrup. Includes outdoor activities and maple syrup tasting.

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

13 Small Discoveries: Spring on the Prairie Join us in the wigwam to learn how the Potawatomi spent time in the spring. We will read stories, play Potawatomi games and make a craft.

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

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

20 Homeschool Companion: Comic Book Art Join other homeschoolers to explore the exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. Learn about comic book illustration and art techniques through hands-on activities.

Wednesday, 10–11:30 am, Dunn Museum. Ages 5–12, with an adult. $6 adult/$3 child. Includes Museum admission.

20 Senior Series: Maple Syrup Join in the annual maple syrup tradition at Ryerson Woods. Learn how sugar maple trees produce the sap that is collected and made into syrup each spring. Everyone gets a taste.

Wednesday, 2–3 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Ages 62 and up. FREE residents, $5 nonresidents. Please register.

21 Rogue vs. Citizen Heroes: Superheroes and Zeitgeist College of Lake County sociology professors John and Maria Jose Tenuto contrast the definitions of “citizen” and “rogue” heroes. Using examples from comic books and superhero films, they will show how the most popular characters at a given time are a reflection of what the society is experiencing.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. FREE. No registration required. Professional development credits available for teachers. ®

25 Spring Break Syruping Spending your spring break on a staycation? Join us for this weekday Maple Syrup Hike to learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples. Everyone gets a taste. Monday, 11 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. All ages. $6. Children 3 and under, FREE. Please register. 26 Museum Curiosity Stations Rotate through the exhibition galleries to experience a variety of hands-on activities. HORI ZONS QUARTERLY SPRI N G 2 01 9

Tuesday, 10 am–12 pm, Dunn Museum. Families with children 12 and under. FREE with Museum admission. No registration required.

MARCH (continued) 26 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play, proven healthful and beneficial.

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

27 Tinkering Through Time: Mastodon Mysteries How big were mastodons? How did they survive in the cold? Find out the answers to these questions through experiments, crafts and investigating fossil casts.

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

28 Museum Family Crafts Spend your spring break creating themed crafts around the exhibition, Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross.

Thursday, 10 am–12 pm, Dunn Museum. Families with children ages 12 and under. FREE with Museum admission. No registration required.

APRIL 4 Animal Superheroes Put on your favorite superhero shirt and join us to learn about the amazing superhero animals of Lake County.

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

5 Hops and History Grab a beer, engage in local history and hang out with friends after hours at the Dunn Museum. Join Tighthead Brewery as you search for answers to tricky and humorous questions on a scavenger hunt through the exhibition galleries. Enjoy a tasting with each correct answer! Friday, 7–9 pm, Dunn Museum. Ages 21+ only. $13 residents, $15 nonresidents. Each participant receives four, 5-ounce pours and a token to redeem for a beer at Tighthead Brewery in Mundelein. 6, 20 Birdwatching Hot Spots Join us at this Lake County birding hot spot to look for waterfowl, marsh birds and other migratory species. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available.

Saturday, 8–10 am, Hastings Lake. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

6 Walk with a Naturalist Take a morning break and join us on a guided walk to discover the rolling hills, woodlands and marshes of this beautiful preserve.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Grassy Lake. Meet at Kelsey Road parking lot. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

9 Hikin’ Tykes: Bluebirds Preschoolers and their adult caregivers will be treated to a nature-based story, craft and hands-on learning about this colorful symbol of happiness. Outdoor exploration, weather permitting.

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

10, 26 Lunchtime Tours: Foodways Discover the many ways people have produced, prepared and consumed food in Lake County.

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

11 Connecting Kids with Nature Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn 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. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES

APRIL (continued) 11 Object Talks: Cradleboard How did the Potawatomi care for their children in the 19th century? Are cradleboards still used today? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we take a closer look at a circa 1900 cradleboard from our Museum collections, and learn about Potawatomi childcare and family life.

Thursday, 2–2:30 pm, Dunn Museum. Adults. $6 adult /$3 senior. Includes Museum admission.

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

Saturday, 4–5:30 pm, Hastings Lake. Meet at playground lot. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

14 Spring Bird Walk April brings the beginning of bird migration. Join skilled birders in search of early migrants, such as loons and white pelicans. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Sunday, 7–9 am, Hastings Lake. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

17 Small Discoveries: Rainy Days From crafts to games to science experiments, discover different ways you can keep yourself entertained on rainy days.

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

18 Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement Songs played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement as an inspirational rallying point and as a way to spread the message of equality and justice. Intermixed with pivotal songs that inspired the movement, Illinois folksinger Chris Vallillo presents first-hand accounts of the historic struggle and discusses the impact of music on this important social cause in our nation’s history.

Thursday, 6–7 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. FREE. No registration required. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

19 Tinkering Through Time: Exploring Buildings and Bridges Explore fascinating buildings in history, from wigwams to courthouses, and learn about different types of bridges. Then, experiment as an architect and build a structure of your own.

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

20 Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours 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.

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

EARTH WEEK 22 Pond Study

23 Playdate with Nature

25 Buckthorn Busters

Celebrate Earth Day by collecting and identifying pond critters, and learn how scientists use this information to determine the health of our ponds, lakes and rivers.

Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial.

Grab your work gloves and drop in to help improve habitat health.

Monday, 4–5 pm, Grant Woods. Meet at Monaville Road entrance. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

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Tuesday, 3–4 pm, Independence Grove–North Bay Pavilion. Children of all ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. A Lake County Nature Network Event.

Thursday, 12–2 pm, Old School. Adults, families with children ages 6 and up. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

APRIL (continued) EARTH WEEK (continued) 25 Salamander Storytime

27 Shoreline Stewards

Meet a live salamander, participate in an interactive story and hike on the trail in search of local salamander species.

Make a big impact by becoming a shoreline steward. Learn about watersheds and then complete a shoreline cleanup. Get a group together and come out! The Earth appreciates your efforts.

Thursday, 4–5 pm, Ryerson Woods. Meet at classroom cabins. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

26 Amazing Race Letterboxing Bring the family for an amazing race adventure. Follow letterbox clues while learning about Lake County plants and animals on this approximately 0.5-mile walk. Friday, 4–5:30 pm, Lakewood— Shelter C. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

Saturday, 10:30 am–12 pm, Independence Grove —North Bay Pavilion. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

28 Amphibian Amble Spring is here! Join us for an evening walk to search for frogs and salamanders. Learn why these amphibians are indicator species and what they tell us about our local watershed. Sunday, 6–7 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

24 Senior Series: Native Plant Landscaping Native plants provide homes and food for our native wildlife, and natural beauty to our home landscapes. Join us to learn more about how to bring native plants into your garden.

Wednesday, 2–3:30 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Ages 62 and up. FREE residents, $5 nonresidents.

27 Rx for Health: Walking in Nature Join a health professional and an environmental educator on this walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health.

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

28 Spring Bird Walk Join a skilled birder. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Sunday, 7–9 am, Old School. Meet at Trails parking lot. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

28 Woodland Wildflowers and Wildlife Our woodlands are a complex system of relationships between the plants and animals that live there. Join us as we take an in-depth look at the connections between our native wildflowers and trees, and the animals that rely on them.

Sunday, 2–4 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Adults. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

MAY 1 Senior Series: Spring Bird Walk May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders and learn to identify the new arrivals by sight and sound.

Wednesday, 7–8:30 am, Ryerson Woods. Meet at Brushwood lot. Ages 62 and up. FREE. No registration required.

2 Look, Learn, Create: Comic Book Art Pow! Zap! Look at comic book art created by Alex Ross, learn about the process and the stories behind the art, and then create your own inspired works with the whole family.

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

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MAY (continued) 4 Intro to Birdwatching Are you interested in learning more about our local birds but don’t know where to start? Join us for this introductory class and learn the basics of birdwatching. We’ll cover binocular use, bird identification and the best places to watch birds in Lake County. Saturday, 7–9 am, Ryerson Woods —Welcome Center. Adults. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents. 4, 5, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22 Spring Bird Walk May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, 7–9 am, locations vary, see LCFPD.org for details. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

4, 18 Birdwatching Hot Spots Join us at this Lake County birding hot spot to look for waterfowl, marsh birds and other migratory species. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available.

Saturday, 8–10 am, Rollins Savanna. All ages. FREE. No registration required.

4 Walk with a Naturalist Get outdoors this spring and join us on a guided walk to discover the diversity of plants and animals along the Des Plaines River Trail.

Saturday, 9–10:30 am, Half Day— Shelter C. Adults. FREE. No registration required.

4 Free Comic Book Day Come dressed in your favorite comic book character costume for Free Comic Book Day! Receive a free comic book from Dreamland Comics in Libertyville, make superhero crafts and learn about the comic book art of Alex Ross. Saturday, 10 am–5 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. FREE with Museum admission. No registration required. Comic books available while supplies last. 9 Connecting Kids with Nature Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn the benefits of nature play.

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

9, 24 Lunchtime Tours: Marvelocity Take a closer look at the exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross on this 30-minute tour.

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

10 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. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

11, 12 Native Plant Sale Purchase native flowers and woody plants, a rain barrel or compost bin, and learn about eco-friendly practices to benefit your home, pocketbook and the community. Saturday only: rain barrels and compost bins available for sale from the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. Saturday, 9 am–3 pm and Sunday 10 am–2 pm, Independence Grove — North Bay Pavilion.

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MAY (continued) 14 Hikin’ Tykes: Bees Preschoolers and their adult caregivers will learn about bees through a nature-based story, create a craft and carefully search for these beneficial buzzing pollinators in the native plant garden.

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

16 Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Public Tours 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.

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

16 Where to Paddle Discover places in Lake County where you can launch your canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard. We’ll discuss safety tips, how to prepare and what to expect.

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

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

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

18 Access to Nature Don’t let your cane or walker stop you from joining us on this hike along a paved trail to enjoy a stunning view of Lake Michigan. We will walk at your pace and learn about the preserve along the way. Saturday, 3–4 pm, Fort Sheridan. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required. 18 Rx for Health: Walking in Nature Join a health professional and an environmental educator on this walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health.

Saturday, 4–5:30 pm, Lakewood. Meet at Winter Sports Area lot. All ages. Adult supervision required. FREE. No registration required.

18 Marsh by Moonlight There is no better place to be than a marsh in spring. Discover the magic of a moonlit marsh on this guided walk through a beautiful tallgrass savanna.

Saturday, 7:30–9 pm, Middlefork Savanna. Adults. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.

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

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

22 Small Discoveries: Mini Historian Help your little ones become mini historians as they explore and learn about historical objects, create family trees and more.

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

25 County Pop Con Pre-Party Visit the Dunn Museum ahead of the County Pop Con at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake to show off your cosplay, tour the exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross and participate in superhero activities.

Saturday, 12–3 pm, Dunn Museum. All ages. FREE with Museum admission.

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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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GOLF

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

LCFPD.org/Ryerson

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

IndependenceGrove.org Welcome Center Hours Visitors Center Hours 9 am–4:30 pm, unless otherwise posted For beach, marina and café seasonal hours and fees, visit our website. Parking Fee Lake County residents FREE

9 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Saturday 11 am–4 pm, Sundays Restroom only, Mondays

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

ThunderHawkGolfClub.org

GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER

BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB

1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064

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

847-968-3477

Vehicle window stickers allow entry without having to verify residency. Fee is $5, available at the Visitors Center.

Office Hours

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

By appointment only

BraeLochGolfClub.org

BESS BOWER DUNN MUSEUM

COUNTRYSIDE GOLF CLUB

FOX RIVER MARINA

1899 West Winchester Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

Nonresidents $5 per car Monday–Thursday $10 per car Friday–Sunday and holidays

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

GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org

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

847-968-3400 Main

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

DunnMuseum.org Gallery and Gift Shop Hours

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

CountrysideGolfClub.org

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Saturday 12–5 pm, Sundays Closed, Mondays $6 adults $3 seniors, youth ages 4–17 Free, children ages 3 and under 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. Free admission sponsored by:

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Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

LCFPD.ORG

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES

Nearly 31,000 acres make up your Lake County Forest Preserves. Most preserves are open 6:30 a m –sunset, daily. If a preserve gate is open before 6:30 a m , the preserve is considered open for use.

FOREST PRESERVE Entrance/Parking

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

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March 9–September 8 | Dunn Museum Don’t miss this first-ever exhibition in the Chicago area of original artwork by one of the greatest artists in comic book history. See page 6 for a $1 off coupon for admission.

Summer Camps We know from research that time spent in nature fosters the healthy development of children, and that's why most of our camps are held completely outdoors. Those camps held at the Dunn Museum

HOT SPOT TO COOL OFF Beach season passes for Lake County residents are on sale for unlimited access to the swimming beach and Family Fun Friday activities at Independence Grove. Purchase by May 1 for 10 percent off. Visit LCFPD.org for prices, or call 847-968-3499.

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have outdoor components. Outdoor play helps children manage stress and become resilient. Natural spaces and museums stimulate children’s limitless imaginations and promote creative freedom. Browse camps and register online at LCFPD.org/camps, or call 847-968-3321.

◄ FLICKR PICK During a mid-spring visit to Independence Grove (Libertyville), photographer Robert Visconti spotted this killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) chick foraging for insects. Posted via Flickr. See page 7 to learn more about killdeer. Connect with us! For up-to-the-minute Forest Preserve news and events, find us on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Flickr, or YouTube @LCFPD. Download our mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store—search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”