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Programs and news from the Lake County Forest PreservesMore than 70 varieties of sun-loving, shade-loving and savanna plants will be available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserves’ 14th annual Native Plant Sale. Stop by Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 to purchase native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, vines and trees that thrive in local gardens. For a complete list of plants, visit www.LCFPD.org/plantsale. Held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, this Native Plant Sale is a fund-raiser benefiting the Forest Preserves’ EnviroPatrol Programs, including Mighty …
Discover how technological advances influenced the American Civil War in Civil War High Tech, the Lake County Discovery Museum’s newest original exhibition. Learn about submarines, reconnaissance balloons, ironclad ships, railroads and other technology in this interactive exhibit, on display in Wauconda, from Feb. 5 to Aug. 21. Civil War High Tech explores how the Civil War influenced technology at the time, and how technology helped the Union win the war. The exhibit focuses on a variety of technologies, including repeating firearms, ironclad ships, reconnaissance balloons, telegraphs, …
The Lake County Discovery Museum will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War by hosting a special exhibition and a series of events starting in February. The sesquicentennial celebration kicks off with Civil War High Tech. This special exhibition, open Feb. 5 to Aug. 21, explores how the American Civil War was influenced by technological advances. Learn about submarines, reconnaissance balloons, ironclad ships, railroads and other technology in this interactive exhibit. Programs highlighting various aspects of the Civil War will also be offered. History …
Lake County Forest Preserve staff will host a Volunteer Open House from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the General Offices located on Milwaukee Avenue just north of Buckley Road (Route 137) in Libertyville. The free event is open to adults and youth, ages 15 and up. At the Open House, participants can review volunteer descriptions and meet with staff. No registration required. For more information, call (847) 968-3321.
Looking for something to do with the kids when school is closed forVeterans Day on Nov. 11? Unplug the electronics and getoutdoors.Join the Lake County Forest Preserves for a Playdate with Nature. Thesefree outdoor programs encourage children and adults to have fun and becomfortable playing in nature. The Veterans Day Playdate with Naturewill encourage children to explore, imagine and create using colorfulleaves, twigs and stick huts. All ages welcome. Dress for outdoorweather is recommended. ***Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU…
