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ANN B. MAINE PRESIDENT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
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Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire VICE PRESIDENT
Linda Pedersen, Antioch TREASURER
After autumn’s gorgeous display of color, the muted beauty of winter can seem more elusive. For some, the phrase “Chicago winter” stirs thoughts of sitting indoors, away from the fierce cold and howling winds. This year, think instead of the peaceful scenes created when infinite patterns of snowflakes blanket our woods and prairies. Bundle up and discover the gentler side of the season with a trip to a quiet landscape sparkling with snow, and explore the many winter recreation opportunities available at your nearby preserves. A hike on a crisp day is invigorating, and 182 miles of trails await you in preserves across the county. Bring your binoculars and scout for woodpeckers and chickadees probing tree bark for insects, or scan the ponds for waterfowl. Wildlife is harder to see during the winter due to lower activity levels and protective coloration. However, it is fun and easy to trace their activity when snow covers the ground. Staying low and quiet for extended periods can lead to an exciting encounter. Look for cottontail tracks between shrubs or the unusual tracks of beavers along the Des Plaines River Trail. For an evening outing, visit the lighted trails at Old School (Libertyville), or at the Lakewood Winter Sports Area (and the adjacent section of Millennium Trail, Wauconda), and listen for the hoot of a great-horned owl that (believe it or not) begins to nest in the middle of winter. Lighted trails are open for winter fun until 9 pm, daily. Sharpen your skates and head for the skating ponds at Van Patten Woods (Wadsworth) or Independence Grove (Libertyville) for more vigorous exercise. Or, take an exciting ride down the sled hills at Lakewood or Old School. Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods) is the perfect destination for cross-country skiing after a fresh snowfall (the snow base must be four inches thick to protect sensitive natural areas). More experienced skiers will enjoy the rolling, curvy terrain at Lakewood.
S. Michael Rummel, Lake Forest ASSISTANT TREASURER
Audrey H. Nixon, North Chicago Carol Calabresa, Libertyville Pat Carey, Grayslake Steve Carlson, Gurnee Bonnie Thomson Carter, Ingleside Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Bill Durkin, Waukegan Sandra Hart, Lake Bluff Diane Hewitt, Waukegan Aaron Lawlor, Vernon Hills Steven W. Mandel, Highland Park Diana O’Kelly, Mundelein Brent Paxton, Zion Nick Sauer, Lake Barrington David B. Stolman, Buffalo Grove Craig Taylor, Lake Zurich Tom Weber, Lake Villa Terry Wilke, Round Lake Beach EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ty Kovach
HORIZONS VOLUME 24, ISSUE 1
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Kara Martin kmartin@LCFPD.org
New this year—take advantage of snow days with outdoor recreation and environmental education in the forest preserves by joining our new Snow Day! email list. For notifications on snow-dependent programs, contact jsazama@LCFPD.org. For current trail, snow and ice conditions, or hours and locations of sled hills and ski trails, look online at LCFPD.org, or call our 24-hour automated hotline at 847-968-3235.
Norman Carl, Diane Greening, Phil Hauck, Kim Karpeles, Jess Smith/Photosmith, Mark Widhalm, Chip Williams
I hope your winter celebrations with family and friends are fun and include time outdoors hiking and skiing along a snow-covered trail, skating or sledding, or just appreciating nature.
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES HOTLINE: 847–968–3335
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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.
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When visitors to the Lake County Discovery Museum attend large outdoor programs such as the Farm Heritage Festival or Civil War Days, see the latest special exhibition, or take a school field trip, it may not occur to them that those experiences are really just the tip of the iceberg. The true heart of the Museum is its historic collections.
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The Museum holds distinguished collections in the public trust, preserving Lake County’s cultural and natural history. These collections include over 20,000 objects; 25,000 archival documents such as maps, photographs, film and glass negatives, letters, diaries, rare books, and periodicals; and some 3 million postcards and related items in the Curt Teich Postcard Archives. Ranging from millions of years ago to the present day, these treasures help us understand and appreciate Lake County’s story.
ABOVE: A) Commemorative U.S. stamp of Adlai E. Stevenson II, 1965. B) Large letter Illinois postcard from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives, 1938. C) U.S. Army ID badge used by personnel at Fort Sheridan, circa 1940. D) Wooden cathedral hand-carved by Charles Warner (1895— 1964), of Mundelein, in remembrance of his childhood in Prussia, 1955. E) Dinosaur model (Dryptosaurus aquilunguis) by artist Tyler Keillor from the Museum’s Prehistoric Lake County exhibit, 2009. F) Blue and white transferware cup used by the Minto family of Millburn, circa 1855. G) Sketch of the Deerfield integrated housing controversy by acclaimed “artist-reporter” Franklin McMahon, 1959. H) Brogue shoes worn by the Women’s Army Corps at Fort Sheridan, circa 1943. I) Decorative porcelain plate by Alphonse Mucha, from the John High Collection of the Teich Archives, 1897. J) Wedding dress worn by Lorraine Celosky Lilla of Fox Lake, 1955. K) Civil War-era photograph of Henry Kern of Fremont Township, wearing the uniform of the 96th Illinois Regiment, circa 1862. L) Plains Native American buckskin and beaded moccasins, circa 1900. M) Tin wind-up trolley car, circa 1930.
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Recognized worldwide as the largest public collection of postcards and related materials, the Curt Teich Postcard Archives includes some 3 million items. These postcards provide rare glimpses into everyday life, events, art and pop culture from throughout the world, acting as a unique point of reference for researchers in many fields.
This is the regimental drum of the 96th Illinois Volunteer Regiment. It belonged to John W. Besley (1843– 1926) of Waukegan, who enlisted with the regiment’s Company C. During the Civil War (1861–1865), about 2,000 Lake County men voluntarily joined the cause from a county with a population of less than 19,000. The majority of Lake County men served in the 96th.
One of the earliest special effects props in existence, this model of the U.S.S. Olympia was made by Edward Amet (1860–1948) of Waukegan, for his film The Battle of Santiago Bay (1898)—part of a series of films about the Spanish American War shot in Waukegan and Third Lake. This film was one of the very first “moving pictures” ever seen.
Staff and students of Barat College, Lake Forest, made this personal microcomputer from a kit, and then wrote their own software to operate it as part of a computer programming course, circa 1978. The blue IMSAI 8080 microcomputer shown here is the same type used in the 1983 science fiction film “WarGames.”
The Museum was founded 50 years ago as the “Lake County Historical Museum” by resolution of the Lake County Board on October 12, 1965, with the stated purpose “to collect, preserve, acquire, and display items of historical interest for the education and cultural benefit of all of the people of Lake County, Illinois.” As part of the resolution that created the Lake County Historical Museum, the county purchased a significant collection of artifacts from a private museum in Wadsworth that was closing its doors. The cost of that purchase in 1965 was $155,471, which in today’s dollars is roughly a little over $1 million. That original purchase included some of the most significant treasures of today’s Lake County Discovery Museum: a 420-million-year-old fossil rock unearthed in a 1957 excavation in Lindenhurst, the regimental drum of the 96th Illinois Volunteer Regiment in which over 400 Lake County men enlisted during the Civil War, and a stunningly beautiful Native American birch bark and porcupine quill cradle.
Every day, collections staff works to care for and understand the historical collections, so that the items are preserved and the stories these artifacts embody remain a vital part of Lake County. In addition to caring for, interpreting and providing access to the Museum’s treasures, staff also work directly with the public, assisting with primary research, answering questions about local history and preservation, engaging the public with presentations, and facilitating donations to the collections. The collections are widely used by individuals, historical agencies and companies around the world, including: teachers, genealogists, deltiologists, graduate students, museums such as the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Harley Davidson Museum, Civil War Museum of Kenosha, and companies such as Walt Disney, Paramount Pictures, Harper Collins, Corbis, Getty Images, and Encyclopedia Britannica online. Researchers look for information on topics as varied as Civil War soldiers, family history, life in early Lake County, history of postcards, Fort Sheridan, architecture, Route 66, and use images in books and exhibitions.
STAFF PHOTOS, FACING: N) Archives Coordinator, Heather Johnson, working with documents in the Curt Teich Postcard Archives. O) Collections Coordinator, Diana Dretske, preparing a Glen Rock pop bottle for photo documentation. P) Manager of Historical Resources, Christine Pyle preparing the Murray family’s Civil War era flag for exhibition. Q) Registrar, Corinne Court, sewing an artifact identification tag. R) Collections Coordinator, Diana Dretske, and Manager of Historical Resources, Christine Pyle, examining the condition of a quilt.
Read about Lake County history, Museum collections and the Curt Teich Postcard Archives online at lakecountyhistory.blogspot.com and teicharchives.blogspot.com.
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Cradle (circa 1865) made by one or two individuals from the Great Lakes or Sioux (Dakota) tribes. The cradle blends Native American and European cultures. It is constructed with traditional Native American birch bark and porcupine quill materials in a traditional European form. The flora and fauna designs are influenced by both cultures.
As the oldest object in the collections, this enormous fossilcovered rock was discovered in Lindenhurst during the excavation of a new home in 1957. The fossils, including various types of shells and ancient squid, are approximately 420 million years old, from a time when Lake County was an inland sea.
Detail of crazy quilt (circa 1899) from the John High Collection of the Teich Archives. The quilt is pieced together using woven silk textiles, including printed bookmarks. Crazy quilts expressed the Victorian taste for collecting, as well as the influence of Japanese art which was introduced to Americans in 1876.
Captain Daniel Wright (1778– 1873) was the county’s first permanent, non-native settler. This page from the customer ledger of Easton’s General Store in Half Day records Capt. Wright’s purchase of butter, thread and tea, among other things, in 1845. This is one of the earliest written records of the county’s history in the collections.
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All of the nearly 50,000 artifacts and documents in the Lake County collections have a story to tell. Recently, David and Millie Ramsay of Colorado, donated a rare historic flag to the Museum. After reading “A Soldier’s Reminiscences by Edward Murray” on the Museum’s Lake County History blog (lakecountyhistory.blogspot.com), David Ramsay reached out. “Edward is my wife’s great-great-great grandfather, so she, (Millie), was especially interested in the article you had written. About 12 years ago, after Millie’s father died, we went through his storage space and found a shoe box. I opened the box and enclosed was a flag made by Edward’s mother. We were completely amazed—especially as the flag measures about 4 feet by 8 feet.” The American flag was made in 1862 by Millie’s third-great grandmother Agnes Nancy Riley Murray (1794–1867) of Newport Township, on the occasion of her son, Edward Murray’s (1828–1900) enlistment with the 96th Illinois Volunteer Regiment. After two scares with nearby Colorado wildfires, the Ramsay’s decided to find a safe permanent home for the flag, where it could be viewed and enjoyed by others. The Museum staff’s knowledge of Millie’s ancestor and
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the fact that the flag was created in Lake County made the Museum the clear choice. David and Millie personally delivered the flag to the Museum on a cross-country drive. The flag joined related Lake County historic items including Civil War correspondence and tintypes of Murray and other members of the 96th IL Regiment. Last summer, the Museum was awarded a significant $750,000 Illinois Public Museums Capital Grant to better protect and care for its historic collections and make them more accessible to the public. The grant funds are being used to build a permanent storage and care facility at the Lake County Forest Preserves General Offices in Libertyville. The lower level will be renovated to create a controlled environment for much of the Museum’s archives and object collections, along with a reading room for public use of the library and archives, and offices for collections staff. This will allow us to care for the archives and collections in a safe, climate controlled environment, protecting them for future generations.
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PRESERVENEWS LAST GAP IN THE DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL
This July, a 4.4-acre addition to Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods) was approved, allowing for the completion of the final 0.3-mile section of the Des Plaines River Trail. This fulfills a vision 51 years in the making for an unbroken greenway along the Des Plaines River, along with a contiguous trail spanning nearly the entire length of the county—from Russell Road just south of the Wisconsin border to Lake Cook Road (where it connects with the Cook County Forest Preserve trail system).
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The current Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (available at LCFPD.org/budget) includes funding for the design and construction of this trail section within this fiscal year. Trail engineering has begun, and construction is scheduled to begin in early 2015. The trail is anticipated to open in 2015.
2015 ANNUAL PERMITS
MILLENNIUM TRAIL CONNECTION AND UNDERPASS COMPLETE
Annual permits for dog parks, horse trails and more go on sale December 1. Find permit information and purchase online at LCFPD.org/permits, or by phone: 847-367-6640.
Work is complete on a new Millennium Trail connection and underpass at Rollins Road just west of Route 45. The new underpass provides trail users safe passage from Rollins Savanna (Grayslake) north to Fourth Lake (Lake Villa), and McDonald Woods (Lindenhurst). The project was partially funded by an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant.
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NORTH MILL CREEK RESTORATION
Ethel’s Woods (Antioch) is closed for construction as we restructure an earthen dam to drain 53-acre Rasmussen Lake and restore the North Mill Creek stream channel. As the lake slowly drains over the course of 18 to 24 months, a deep sediment layer will be exposed, making the area unsafe for public access. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has classified the lake as unsupportive for aquatic life, swimming and recreation. The lake is currently ranked by the Lake County Health Department as 161 of 162 in terms of water quality in the county. From 2001–2006, we studied restoration options with an advisory committee of seven local and national government organizations. The resulting restoration plan received Board approval in 2007. Full project details are online at LCFPD.org. Funding assistance is being provided by Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act grant funds, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
FOX RIVER PRESERVE IMPROVEMENTS
As part of improvements for the Fox River Forest Preserve (Port Barrington), a new 0.25-mile gravel trail, a 0.4-mile paved trail and two boardwalks are being added to the preserve’s existing trail system. The plan also includes revisions to an existing parking lot, including new trail access. Completion is expected by summer 2015. This work is taking place south of Roberts Road in conjunction with an adjacent Lake County Department of Transportation road improvement project. VOLUNTEER RESTORATION
Our dedicated conservation volunteers work year-round to improve the preserves. Winter restoration activities primarily consist of buckthorn control. Restoration workdays happen every weekend at forest preserve locations throughout the county. No prior experience is necessary; all ages are invited. For details, dates and locations, visit LCFPD.org/restoration. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES
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REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP
Registration for the 2015 camp season is open with early bird discounts available through February 15. Programs fill quickly so enroll early. Four new camp topics have been added to the calendar, including weather and wilderness skills, plus, the option to register for a full day of camp (with two half-day sessions). See insert for details, browse camps and register online at LCFPD.org/camps, or call 847-968-3321. DES PLAINES RIVER DAM REMOVAL
For decades, three low-head dams in the Des Plaines River have caused a decline in habitat quality by deterring the natural movement of fish, altering normal river flow and impacting the surrounding floodplain. Their low profiles were also a potential hazard to paddlers. In 2011, the dam at Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods) was removed and replaced with a small riffle feature. Fish surveys indicate that current-loving species have recolonized the river above the former dam, which was shallow and slow moving prior to removal. The dams at Wright Woods (Mettawa) and MacArthur Woods (Mettawa) were removed this fall, restoring a free-flowing river throughout Lake County.
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TOILET REPLACEMENTS
HISTORY SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS
As part of our ongoing effort to find efficiencies, new evaporator toilets were installed at four sites, Greenbelt (North Chicago), Half Day (Vernon Hills), Old School (Mettawa), and Van Patten Woods (Wadsworth), to replace old, worn-out facilities. While installation costs are similar, operating costs and odors from these units are noticeably less. Mechanical ventilation effectively controls odor and waste volume, reducing associated pumping frequency and costs.
In April 2015, the Lake County Discovery Museum will host the first Lake County History Symposium. The symposium aims to bring together those interested in and actively researching the history of Lake County. This year’s theme is Home Front to Frontline: The Impact of the Civil War on Lake County. Proposals for papers, presentations and posters are requested. Submissions are due on or before February 1, 2015. To learn more, visit lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF NATURE
WINTER AT GRASSY LAKE
GRASSY LAKE PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Preserve enhancements are underway at Grassy Lake (Lake Barrington) as part of the site’s master plan. Improvements include 2.5 miles of new trails, a new entrance and parking lot off Kelsey Road, toilets, habitat restoration, and interpretive signage explaining the unique history, geology, and ecology of the area. This project will provide public access to the banks of the Fox River and to multiple overlooks for scenic views of the river, as well as a trail connection to the Lake Barrington Village Hall, and a possible connection to the Village’s new Freier Farm Park. Project completion is expected in fall 2015. HORIZONS MAGAZINE ONLINE
Did you know you can view current and past issues of Horizons online? Visit issuu.com/LCFPD.
Please remember the Forest Preserves in your year-end giving! Gifts of any amount to the Preservation Foundation help the Forest Preserves do more each year—in land conservation, habitat restoration, youth education, and cultural programs and events. Your Annual Fund gift makes projects and programs happen that might otherwise be impossible. Or adopt an acre of your favorite preserve or a mile of your favorite trail for a unique holiday gift in honor of a loved one. Your Adopt-An-Acre or Adopt-A-Mile gift helps maintain the preserve or trail you love most, and we will commemorate your gift with a personalized photo certificate. Visit ThePreservationFoundation.org or call 847-968-3110 for more information.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK
Less than 3 percent of property taxes collected in Lake County go to support your forest preserves, including the preservation, restoration, and management of over 30,100 acres of land, 182 miles of trails and other resources. Find detailed financial data online at LCFPD.org/budget. LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES
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Special Feature
LIVING WITH WILDLIFE black bear Ursus americanus
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Confirmed sightings in Illinois since 2008 Miles from nearest breeding population*
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BLACK BEARS, MOUNTAIN LIONS AND WOLVES from forest to farm to Chicago
The current era, the Quaternary Period, is often considered the “Age of Humans.” Since the first modern humans, our species has altered the composition of life in the seas, on land, and in the air. The landscape is changing. The climate is changing. The dynamic of wildlife is changing. Gray wolves, American black bears and mountain lions (or cougars) were present when settlers arrived in Illinois, but disappeared from the state by the 1860s. Recent sightings of these species in the Chicago area, including one confirmed wolf and mountain lion in Lake County, have garnered significant public attention. Due to improved legal protections and habitat restoration, it is expected that we’ll see more of them passing through in the future. While this is a national conservation success story, it presents new challenges for residents and wildlife managers across the Chicago region as we learn how best to coexist with these animals. The gray wolf, American black bear and mountain lion will come under the protection of the Illinois Wildlife Code on January 1, 2015. Senate Bill 3049, signed by Governor Pat Quinn, gives the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) the authority to manage these species for the protection of both wildlife and public safety. Protected status will lay the framework for how these large carnivores will be handled, leading to a sustainable and more harmonious relationship moving forward.
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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! Want to take advantage of snow days with outdoor recreation and environmental education in the forest preserves? Get on the “Snow Day!” email list to receive invitations for snow-dependent programs like Learn to XC-Ski or Snowshoe, Ski or Snowshoe with a Naturalist, Moonlight Ski or Snowshoe, Winter Survival and more. Contact jsazama@LCFPD.org to join. 1 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven to be healthy and beneficial to children of all ages.
Monday, 2 pm, Old School—Lot C. Children of all ages, caregivers. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside Event.
3 Stroller Tour—The President’s Photographer Enjoy guided tours of current Museum exhibitions with your little ones in tow.
Wednesday, 9:30–10:15 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Parents and caregivers with children ages 18 months and younger. $6, includes Museum admission. Children FREE.
6 Walk with a Naturalist One-hour guided nature hike. Explore a new preserve each month.
Saturday, 9–10 am, Van Patten Woods—Shelter D. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents.
6 Greenbelt Mini Explorers—Winter Wonderland Get excited for winter! Join us for stories and crafts that explore where animals live during the winter.
Saturday, 10–11 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Ages 3–5, with an adult. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents.
9 Hikin’ Tykes—Cardinals Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) for you and your preschool child.
Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. Ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents.
10 Small Discoveries—Gingerbread Bash Learn about the legend of the gingerbread man and make a seasonal craft.
Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child, includes Museum admission.
11 Mountain High Hike Celebrate International Mountain Day by hiking to the highest point in Lake County. Learn about how the mountain was formed while enjoying a breathtaking view. Thursday, 9–10 am, Gander Mountain. Adults, families with children ages 6 and up. $3 residents, $5 nonresidents. 11 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, with an adult. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside Event.
12 Skokie Valley Astronomers—Covering NASA A broadcast journalist’s career in covering NASA, from the Space Shuttle to Mars missions and beyond.
Friday, 8–11 pm, Ryerson Woods. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. FREE. No registration required.
21 Winter Solstice Celebration Welcome the arrival of winter through traditional activities, including wassail and singing around a bonfire.
Sunday, 4–5:30 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.
29, 30 Ring in the New Year Celebrate the New Year with crafts, party favors and a ball drop at noon.
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3 Walk with a Naturalist One-hour guided nature hike. Explore a new preserve each month.
Saturday, 9–10 am, Lakewood—Winter Sports Area. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents.
7 Small Discoveries—Play with Clay Play with clay and make a work of art to take home.
Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child, includes Museum admission.
7 Volunteer Open House Get on the path to giving back, meeting new people and learning new things. Meet with staff to find an ideal fit for you.
Wednesday, 5–7:30 pm, General Offices. Adults, youth ages 15 and up. FREE. No registration required. See LCFPD.org/volunteer for more info.
8 Connecting Kids with Nature Connect your kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.
Thursday, 10:30–11:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages, with an adult. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside Event.
9 Skokie Valley Astronomers—The Night Skies of 2015 Club member Terry Witt discusses the new year’s upcoming astronomical events and what to look for in the night sky.
Friday, 8–11 pm, Ryerson Woods. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. FREE. No registration required.
10 Snowmobile Safety Class Certification and Exam Passing the written exam at the end of the class allows youth ages 12–16 to operate a snowmobile on their own.
Saturday, 8 am–5 pm, Operations and Public Safety Facility. Adults, families with children ages 11 and up. FREE. Registration required: 847–968–3411.
13 Hikin’ Tykes—Snow Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) for you and your preschool child.
Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents.
14 Ryerson Reads—The Last Animal Discuss Abby Geni’s debut collection of short stories, organized around the bonds—emotional, metaphorical, evolutionary—between people and animals, wild and domestic.
Wednesday, 7:30–9 pm, Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. $15, $10 Brushwood Center members.
15 Deerfield Divided: An Attempt at Housing Integration View eyewitness artwork by artist/reporter Franklin McMahon, and learn about the 1959 controversy that erupted after the announcement of a new integrated subdivision in Deerfield.
Thursday, 6–7 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. Adults. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents. Teacher training to follow lecture from 7–8 pm.
15 Winter Nature Walk/Snowshoe Enjoy a guided nature walk along the solar-lit path, learn about winter adaptations and possibly hear hoots or howls.
Thursday, 7:30–8:30 pm, Lakewood—Winter Sports Area. Adults, families with children ages 6 and up. $6 adult/$3 child residents, $8 adult/$4 child nonresidents.
19 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven to be healthy and beneficial to children of all ages.
Monday, 2 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages, caregivers. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside Event.
19 Scout Monday—Night Owl Join the Lake County Forest Preserves and work toward earning your scout badge on this day off school.
Monday, 5:30–6:30 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. Girl Scouts. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.
21 Small Discoveries—Winter Wonderland Stay cozy and warm in the Museum as we celebrate winter with stories and crafts.
Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child, includes Museum admission.
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Donate your holiday tree to us and we’ll turn it into woodchips for the trails and landscaping at preserves throughout Lake County. See LCFPD.org for dates, locations and details.
JANUARY (continued) 21 Homeschool Companion—Whose tracks are those? Who is making all those tracks outside? Learn about tracking, go for a hike and make a special craft to take home.
Wednesday, 10 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. Children ages 5–12. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.
24 Scout Saturday—Mammal Study Merit Badge Earn your Merit Badge while investigating the mammals that call Lake County home.
Saturday, 9 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods—Classroom Cabins. Boy Scouts. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents.
25 Outdoor Skills—Tracking and Observation Discover who’s active in winter by observing clues in the snow and surrounding natural community. We’ll start indoors and then venture out to try a few skills.
Sunday, 9–11:30 am, Lakewood. Adults, families with children ages 10 and up. $8 residents, $10 nonresidents.
29 Ski & Tea Ski the snow-covered trails for one hour with a naturalist, then warm up inside with a hot beverage. No snow? No problem—we will take a winter walk instead. Thursday, 1–2:30 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. Adults. $5 residents, $7 nonresidents.
FEBRUARY
1 Profiles in Excellence Join us for an inspiring afternoon in honor of black history at the 32nd annual Profiles in Excellence. This year we will look at the tremendous role that African American youth have played throughout history from slavery days until today. Fun and educational for the whole family. Sunday, 3–5 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required. 5 Adlai E. Stevenson II Day Celebrate this Illinois holiday by visiting Stevenson’s cherished family home.
Thursday, 11 am–12 pm, 2:30–3:30 pm Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home. Adults, families with children ages 8 and up. FREE. Registration required.
7 Walk with a Naturalist One-hour guided nature hike. Explore a new preserve each month.
Saturday, 9–10 am, Wright Woods. Adults. $1 residents, $2 nonresidents.
7 Nature Open House Experience the magic of winter at Ryerson Woods. Explore the woods in search of clues left by our winter residents.
Saturday, 1–3:30 pm, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required.
10 Hikin’ Tykes—Voles Nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration (weather permitting) for you and your preschool child.
Tuesday, 9:30–10:45 am, Hastings Lake—Shelter A. Ages 2–4, with an adult. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents.
11 Small Discoveries—Be My Valentine Explore Valentine’s Day traditions and make your own valentine to give to someone special. Finish by making a sweet treat to take home.
Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child, includes Museum admission.
12 Connecting Kids with Nature Connect your kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn about the benefits of nature play.
Thursday, 10:30–11:45 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Children of all ages, with an adult. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside Event.
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Join the Skokie Valley Astronomers at Ryerson Woods on the second Friday of the month. Learn about topics in astronomy and stargaze with members’ telescopes, weather permitting. For details, visit LCFPD.org/astronomy.
FEBRUARY (continued) 12 Winter Nature Walk/Snowshoe Enjoy a guided nature walk along the solar-lit path where you’ll learn about winter adaptations and possibly hear hoots or howls.
Thursday, 7:30–8:30 pm, Old School—Trails Lot. Adults, families with children ages 6 and up. $6 adult/$3 child residents, $8 adult/$4 child nonresidents.
13 Skokie Valley Astronomers—Dark Astronomy: An Overview of the Hidden and Mysterious Hear about the unsolved mysteries of astronomy.
Friday, 8–11 pm, Ryerson Woods. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. FREE. No registration required.
14 Romantic Night Hike Learn wildlife courtship behaviors in a guided hike or selfguided ski/hike, then warm up with hot chocolate and s’mores.
Saturday, 7:30–9 pm, Ryerson Woods—Borland Cabin. Adults. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.
16 Scout Monday—Animal Habitats Join the Lake County Forest Preserves to help complete a scout badge on this day off school.
Monday, 10–11 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Girl Scouts. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.
16 Presidents Day Celebration Spend your day off from school at the Museum for a variety of hands-on activities, crafts, stories and more.
Monday, 10 am–4 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. All ages. FREE with Museum admission.
16 Playdate with Nature Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven to be healthy and beneficial to children of all ages.
Monday, 2 pm, Lakewood—Winter Sports Area. Children of all ages, caregivers. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside Event.
22 Mysteries in the Snow Discover who’s active in winter by observing clues in the snow and surrounding natural community.
Sunday, 1–2:15 pm, Nippersink—Shelter D. Adults, families with children ages 6 and up. $5 resident/$7 nonresident.
25 Small Discoveries—Chinese New Year Learn about the traditions of this popular holiday and make a Chinese New Year dragon to take home.
Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child, includes Museum admission.
FEB 26–MAR 19 Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) Workshop Internationally recognized professional training for anyone who presents programs to the public.
Thursdays, 9 am–5:30 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Adults, youth ages 16 and up. $245. Call 847-968-3482 for details.
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14–15, 21–22, 28-29 Maple Syrup Hikes Learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples. Ryerson Woods is one of the few places where climate conditions are right for maple syrup production and where trees grow to a diameter and height that allows for tapping. Everyone gets a taste. Program also available as a school or scout field trip, call 847-968-3321 for details. Last three weekends in March. Hikes every half-hour from 12:30-2:30 pm. Ryerson Woods. All ages. $6. Children 3 and under, FREE. Hikes fill fast, so register soon.
FREE SENIOR MUSEUM ADMISSION Senior admission to the Lake County Discovery Museum (Wauconda) is free for the entire month of January for Lake County residents. Daily admission for seniors (62 and up) is just $3 all other months.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Through December 23
Hidden/Protected: Paintings by Nina Weiss This series of landscape oil paintings by artist Nina Weiss depicts nature with colors intense, lush and dramatic. Her work travels beyond traditional ideas of a green landscape, as she teases out the complex colors of nature, creating layers of contrast, line and form. Through her paintings, she celebrates hidden natural landscapes that are often ignored or overlooked in urban environments. Her work provides the viewer with a contemporary look at the traditional genre of landscape. Artist reception Sunday, Nov. 9, 1–3 pm Brushwood Center, Ryerson Woods
Opens November 22
Illustrating Integration: The Deerfield Housing Project Beginning in 1959 and continuing throughout the 1960s, Deerfield, Illinois, was a northern focal point in the struggle to develop non-discriminatory housing. View original artwork of the meetings held in Deerfield in 1959 and in the early 1960s, drawn by artist reporter Franklin McMahon (1921–2012), learn about the Deerfield integrated homes project and Lake County activist Ethel Untermyer (1925–2009). Lake County Discovery Museum
September 13–January 11 The President’s Photographer: 50 Years Inside the Oval Office View presidential history from the first official presidential photographer in 1963 to today’s coverage of Barack Obama. This exhibition includes iconic and rarely seen photos of presidents, with insights from the photographers who chronicled them.
January 11–February 26
Hear the Rhythm of the Birds: Works by Kimberly Beck and Don Rambadt Birds connect humans to the cycle of nature as few other creatures do. In this joint exhibition, painter Kimberly Beck and sculptor Don Rambadt explore the energy, delicacy and complexity of the world of birds...and how we, as viewers, notice and perceive it. Artist reception Sunday, January 11, 1–3 pm Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Assembled by three-time Emmy Award-winner John Bredar, this exhibition features works by veteran presidential photographers David Hume Kennerly (Gerald Ford), David Valdez (George H.W. Bush), Bob McNeely (Bill Clinton), Eric Draper (George W. Bush), Pete Souza (Barack Obama) and many more. Lake County Discovery Museum
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Special Feature
LIVING WITH WILDLIFE
BLACK BEARS, MOUNTAIN LIONS AND WOLVES from forest to farm to Chicago
Continued from page 8 In the United States, populations of bears, wolves and mountain lions are growing in various areas of the country, but the amount of suitable habitat available is not. As a result, young animals are sometimes pushed long distances in search of a new place to set up a territory. Since much of the remaining contiguous habitat of large mobile mammals such as the black bear, mountain lion and wolf spans multiple states, efficient coordination by agencies across state and county boundaries is critical. A species protected status and population management decisions should be based on data from specific populations rather than state boundaries. In September, our wildlife biologists worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, IDNR and other land management agencies to conduct a workshop at Brookfield Zoo. Leading experts provided a regionwide response to periodic reports of large carnivores in their area or communities. In addition to a focus on the biology and ecology of these three species, this workshop began preparation of a public awareness campaign throughout the Chicago Wilderness area. For additional information or to report a sighting, visit LCFPD.org/wildlife.
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declines of the three species, surviving only in Minnesota and Isle Royale, Michigan. Wolves have recolonized portions of Wisconsin and Michigan and have recolonized and/or been reintroduced to western states.
Research conducted at Southern Illinois University indicates that only 13–14 percent of Illinois contains habitat that could support a wolf population.
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Established breeding populations of mountain lions occur in the western U.S., but not in the Midwest. However, since 1990, the presence of more than 300 mountain lions outside their established range in western
North America has been confirmed. Since mountain lions are territorial and space has become limited in their established range, young mountain lions are traveling east to find new territories. However,
suitable habitat for mountain lions is limited in the Midwest. Research conducted at Southern Illinois University indicates that only 6–7 percent of Illinois contains suitable habitat for mountain lions.
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is also typically higher. However, habitat for black bears is limited in Illinois. Research conducted at Southern Illinois University indicates that only 14–15 percent of Illinois contains suitable habitat for black bears.
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Where will your kids grow this summer?
Sneak some learning into your child’s summer. Our summer camps meet the wishes of kids and parents alike. In response to popular request, our camp lineup is growing this year with four new topics—including weather and wilderness skills—plus, full day camps.
We offer programs for ages 4–15, with themes such as art, nature exploration, fun on the farm, fishing, paddling, history, and theatre. Camps are led by professional educators trained in supervision, safety and activity development. Financial assistance is available. See insert for details, or visit LCFPD.org/camps.
free senior admission Senior admission to the Lake County Discovery Museum (Wauconda) is free for the month of January (for Lake County residents). Daily admission for seniors (62 and up) is just $3 all other months. See page 13 for current exhibitions.
GOLF GIFT BONUS Effortless giving: golf gift cards are good for greens fees and pro shop items at any of our courses. Shop November 28–January 4 and receive a $10 bonus for every $50 in gifts. Purchase online at LCFPD.org/givegolf, by phone at 847-367-6640, at Countryside Golf Club (in-season) or at our General Offices (after season).
◄ FLICKR PICK Albino eastern grey squirrel posted to our Flickr pool by Rob Visconti. Connect with us! For up-to-the-minute forest preserve news and events: Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube @LCFPD. Download our mobile app in the Apple App Store or Android Play Store—search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”