Horizons quarterly // fall 2020

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On the cover: A brilliant spectrum of fall color collides with the remaining green leaves from summer on the Des Plaines River Trail.

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

BOARD of COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT

Angelo D. Kyle, Waukegan VICE PRESIDENT

Julie Simpson, Vernon Hills TREASURER

Paul Frank, Highland Park ASSISTANT TREASURER

Did you know that there are 207.3 miles of trails within the Lake County Forest Preserves? And that all those miles connect to other regional trails, such as the North Shore Bike Path, the McClory Trail, and the Casey Trail and Greenway, making for a total of 763 miles of free public trails in Lake County? If laid out in a straight line, the 207.3 miles of forest preserve trails alone would take you from here to the Mississippi River Bridge on I-80, and then some.

These 207.3 miles of trails offer a lot of opportunity for recreation. No matter where you live in Lake County, you’re only about a 10-minute drive to a trailhead. According to American Trails, a national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of trail interests and awareness, there is a direct, significant and measurable correlation between how close people live to biking and walking infrastructure and the amount of weekly exercise they get. Recently, American Trails highlighted a study published in the American Journal of Public Health that supports the case for “changing the environment to promote physical activity by making walking and cycling safer, more convenient, and more attractive.” This translates to real health improvements for citizens and real medical savings for communities with extensive trail systems.

For the past several months, I have been honored to participate in strategic planning for the Lake County Forest Preserves. The resulting plan was adopted by our Board this past summer. In the new plan, one of the initiatives that means a great deal to me, and that I personally championed, is focused on public awareness of forest preserves as a fitness and recreation destination, and the important role they play in our overall physical and mental wellness. Countless studies show that spending time outdoors in beautiful places results in reduced stress, clearer thought patterns, more optimism, and an improved overall sense of well-being.

Creating the amazing network of trails we enjoy in Lake County took years of development and planning, and will take years more to grow and refine. Our crown jewel alone, the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway, required 57 years and 133 separate land purchases to make it continuous and unbroken for 31.4 miles from Russell Road in Wadsworth south to Lake Cook Road where it connects to the Cook County Forest Preserve trail system.

This fall, I invite you to find a trail and take a walk, ride or run in the crisp autumn air. It’ll do a body good!

Craig Taylor, Lake Zurich Marah Altenberg, Buffalo Grove Dick Barr, Round Lake Beach Steve Carlson, Gurnee Jennifer Clark, Libertyville Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Michael Danforth, Fox River 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 29, ISSUE 4 Fall 2020 EDITOR

Susan Hawkins, Horizons@LCFPD.org DESIGN

Jeanna Cristino CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS

Kim Mikus Croke, Rebekah Snyder, Nick Spittlemeister, Nan Buckardt PHOTOGRAPHY

Jonathan Hartsaw (cover), Phil Hauck, Nandu Dubey, Dan Mullen, Joel Sartore/ National Geographic Photo Ark, John Kavc, Bob London, Carol Freeman, Erin Stites, John Weinstein, Christopher Binning, Golf Shots Unlimited, Jeff Goldberg, Callie Klatt Golba, Chip Williams, Bob Callebert, Robert Visconti, Aaron Campbell, Pete Capp, K~Dobbins, Tim Elliott, Bill Dawson, WhereRu via Flickr 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.

EXPAND YOUR EXPERIENCE TRAILS SUN LAKE HASTINGS LAKE GRANT WOODS SEDGE MEADOW

your

experience

LYONS WOODS PINE DUNES + VAN PATTEN WOODS FOX RIVER CUBA MARSH GRASSY LAKE DPRT/WILMOT WOODS HALF DAY + WRIGHT WOODS OLD SCHOOL +

MIDDLEFORK SAVANNA

TRAIL MARKERS PRESERVE ENTRANCE PARKING LOT START/END TURNAROUND PRESERVE AREA WATER

TRAIL SURFACE GRAVEL PAVED GRASS/NATURAL SURFACE BRIDGE/BOARDWALK REGIONAL TRAILS CHAIN O'LAKES BIKE PATH DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL MIDDLEFORK TRAIL & GREENWAY MILLENNIUM TRAIL & GREENWAY OTHER REGIONAL TRAILS COLOR TRAILS BLUE RED YELLOW LOCAL PRESERVE TRAILS

No matter where you live in Lake County, you’re fortunate to have a forest preserve within about a 10-minute drive of your home. It makes sense your nearby preserve is the one you know best and frequent most often. Have you thought about expanding your experience to other preserves and trails in the area?

Your forest preserves provide an amazing network of trails—207.3 miles to be exact—that connect to countless other routes in Lake County. Two vital regional trail and greenway corridors are the 31.4-mile Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT) and the 32.4-mile Millennium Trail, 24.9 miles of which we own. They are the crown jewels of the forest preserve system. Both connect to neighboring trails, forest preserves, residential areas, parks, schools, and business districts. Both are ideal destinations for expanded outdoor adventures.

There are so many other recreational treasures in the Lake County Forest Preserves for you to explore. To help us narrow the field of possibilities and make it easy to navigate, we asked our resident trail experts Randy Seebach, director of planning and development, and Nick Spittlemeister, GIS analyst, to highlight a few expanded experiences you can try this fall.

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Each of these suggested trails provides a unique outdoor experience, along with nature and history snippets.

We’ve mapped out different routes within each quadrant of the county to provide a good mix of locations and landscapes (see page 17 for a full area overview). To view the trails on an interactive map online, open the camera app on your phone and hover over the QR codes shown next to each route.

Depending on how far you wish to travel, you can choose a shorter route or a longer excursion. There are options for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Tell us about your expanded experiences on social media @LCFPD.

NORTHWEST

expand your experience to:

Sun Lake, Hastings Lake, Grant Woods

expand your experience to:

northeast

Sedge Meadow, Lyons Woods, Pine Dunes + Van Patten Woods

Van Patten Woods

Pine Dunes Sun Lake Hastings Lake Grant woods

southWEST

Sedge Meadow

expand your experience to:

Fox River, Cuba Marsh, Grassy Lake

southeast

DPRT/Wilmot Woods

lyons woods

expand your experience to:

DPRT/Wilmot Woods, Half Day + Wright Woods, Old School + Middlefork Savanna

Fox River Old School middlefork savanna

Grassy Lake

Cuba Marsh

Wright Woods half day

Before heading out to a forest preserve, check our interactive trail map for current status (open/closed) of preserve trails, community trail connections, and trail underpasses along the DPRT and the Millennium Trail: LCFPD.org/maps

NORTHWEST

sun lake

22925 W Grass Lake Rd. Lake Villa, IL 60046

Length: 2.65 miles surface: Gravel

trail Map

From parking lot go east and follow main 2.5-mile loop trail. Additional loops can be added for a longer experience.

HISTORY: The preserve’s namesake, 25-acre Sun Lake, is an example of a glacial lake. To protect its delicate shoreline, no access to the lake is allowed.

Sun Lake

NATURAL SCENE: Much of the site's wetlands were previously drained and farmed. Through staff and volunteer efforts, more than 100 acres of prairie have been planted in the former agricultural fields.

Sun Lake

Hastings lake 21155 W Gelden Rd. Lake Villa, IL 60046

Hastings Lake

trail Map Length: 3.1 miles Blue trail is paved, yellow trail is gravel surface: Start by playground and follow the yellow trail to the blue trail connector. Follow blue trail around the Lake then complete the northwest portion of the yellow trail back to the parking lot.

HISTORY: In 1843, brothers Gardner and Charles Hastings arrived in Antioch Township from Massachusetts with their families. They owned such a great portion of the land around the lake that it became known as Hastings Lake.

crooked lake

Hastings Lake

NATURAL SCENE: The lake is a popular rest stop for migratory birds in early spring. Pelicans and mergansers can be seen and heard here.

grant woods

24801 W Grand Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046

trail Map Length: 6.5 miles round trip to Rollins Rd. lot, 8.1 miles with grass loop trail added surface: Gravel and grass From the Grand Ave. parking lot, head south on west trail. Follow Chain O’Lakes Bike Path and west part of Monaville Rd. loop to Rollins Rd. lot. Return to Grand Ave. lot via the Chain O’Lakes Bike Path.

For another nearby experience, park at N. Cedar Lake Rd. lot for the 1.6-mile grass loop trail.

Cedar Lake

Fox Lake

Grant woods

HISTORY: Following the Treaty of Chicago (1833), most of the land here was used for pasture and farming. There’s also evidence of a former orchard and pine plantation.

NATURAL SCENE: This biologically diverse preserve supports a rare tamarack bog, a landscape type dating back 12,000 years to the time when mastodons roamed in this region.

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northeast

sedge meadow

15615 W Wadsworth Rd. Wadsworth, IL 60083

Length: 4 miles round trip surface: Gravel

Sedge Meadow

trail Map

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From horse trailer parking lot go south to meet up with the DPRT. Take DPRT south and over the river. Head north toward launch and turn around at the observation deck near canoe launch parking lot. Return using DPRT and north loop around pond near main parking lot.

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HISTORY: The land was used to create experimental wetlands where abandoned farm fields and gravel pits once stood, and to develop protocols for successful wetland restoration methods. The project took three decades to complete.

NATURAL SCENE: The small rise south of the lot supports mature oak trees. During spring migration, a high concentration of warblers rest and feed in these oaks.

lyons woods

10200 Blanchard Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087

trail Map Length: 6.9 miles round trip Gravel and paved sections surface: Start in the parking lot and travel north and then east to Green Bay Rd. On the way back, include the loops to the south.

HISTORY: Isaac Reed Lyons came here from Massachusetts in 1843. Around 1940, George Pavlik acquired land at the preserve's southeast corner and established the nursery that gave rise to the evergreen grove now seen near the parking lot.

lyons woods

NATURAL SCENE: The border between the prairie and woods is in the same location today as when surveyors mapped it in 1836.

Pine Dunes

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pine dunes + Van Patten woods 42909 Hunt Club Rd. Antioch, IL 60002

Van Patten Woods Sterling Lake

Length: 10.2 miles round trip surface: Gravel and paved sections

trail Map

Start in the Pine Dunes parking lot. Follow yellow loop to the Millennium Trail east to Van Patten Woods. Take DPRT south to blue loop and head southwest around Sterling Lake. Connect via wood bridge to yellow trail and complete it. Then return north along the DPRT, Millennium Trail and the north part of the Pine Dunes yellow loop.

HISTORY: A large settlement of Irish immigrants established farms in what is now part of Pine Dunes.

NATURAL SCENE: Called mini-moraines, Pine Dunes got its name from dune-like features left behind by glacier activity.

southWEST

Fox River

28500 W Roberts Rd. Port Barrington, IL 60010

Length: 1.5 miles surface: Gravel

trail Map

Start in the overflow parking lot east of Fox River marina (there is a great view from here of century -old oaks), head west on the red trail and follow the yellow trail loop. If a longer trip is desired, complete additional yellow loops (1.1 miles each).

HISTORY: Acquired in 1990, we transformed this former RV campground into one of Lake County's most beautiful landscapes and recreation destinations.

Fox

NATURAL SCENE: This preserve features a large rookery used by herons and egrets, and a fen that supports two state-listed plant species. A pair of bald eagles also nest on the site.

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Cuba Marsh

24205 W Cuba Rd. Deer Park, IL 60010

Length: 3.1 miles round trip surface: Gravel

trail Map

Cuba Marsh

Start in parking lot and follow trail to Citizens Park in Barrington and back.

HISTORY: In the 1950s and 60s, many farmers sold their land to investors who planned to develop homes here. Local residents banded together to form “Citizens for Conservation” and helped us preserve the property.

Cuba Marsh

NATURAL SCENE: The wetland provides flood relief to nearby homes, and cleanses the water that flows into Flint Creek and eventually the Fox River.

grassy Lake

23900 W Kelsey Rd. Lake Barrington, IL 60010

Length: 7.7 miles round trip surface: Gravel

trail Map

Fox River

Start in Kelsey Rd. parking lot and follow red trail south and east to yellow trail. Take a right and follow yellow trail east to turnaround and then back to red trail. Then go north on yellow trail to turnaround and back. Take red trail back to parking lot.

HISTORY: Native peoples lived in this area and used the abundant local resources for more than 10,000 years. The Fox River and adjacent wetlands, woodlands and prairie provided much of what they needed to thrive.

NATURAL SCENE: Geological landforms such as kettles and kames tell of Lake County’s glacial shaping. The panoramic view from the vista on top of the kame here is breathtaking.

Grassy Lake

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southeast Des

DPRT/Wilmot Woods 15645 W Oak Spring Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048

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Length: 4 miles round trip surface: Gravel

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DPRT/Wilmot Woods

trail Map

From the parking lot at Wilmot Woods canoe launch on Oak Spring Rd. go south to the DPRT. Follow DPRT west and then north to the Buckley Rd. underpass. Then return to Oak Spring Rd. HISTORY: Acquiring the land and building a continuous 31.4-mile trail along the Des Plaines River’s edge took 57 years and 133 separate land purchases to achieve.

Lake Minear

NATURAL SCENE: The greenway protects land along about 75% of the river in Lake County, providing wildlife habitat, natural flood protection and outdoor recreation opportunities.

RIVER TRAIL: The river itself offers an entirely different set of views. We offer six launch sites along the river to drop in a canoe or kayak.

half day + wright woods

24255 N Hwy 21 Vernon Hills, IL 60060

Wright Woods

Length: 6.4 miles surface: Gravel and paved sections

half day

trail Map

Start in Half Day and go east of river, connecting to DPRT and then the Wright Woods yellow trail.

Continue on Everett Rd. trail and go east to Riverwoods Rd. Follow trail south to Half Day Rd. (Route 22) and pick up Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire trail and head west to DPRT. Then return north to parking lot via the DPRT. HISTORY: In the early 1960s, acres at Half Day were some of the first we acquired.

Des Plaines River

NATURAL SCENE: The bridge between Half Day and Wright Woods is a popular place to spot migrating songbirds.

old school + Middlefork savanna 28285 St. Mary's Road Mettawa, IL 60048

Length: 12.4 miles surface: Gravel and paved sections

Old School

middlefork savanna

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trail Map

From Old School shelter D/E parking lot go south on yellow trail to DPRT then northwest on DPRT to North Shore Path. Head east on North Shore Path to Middlefork Trail, then south on that to Elawa Farm and Middlefork Savanna parking lot.

Return back to Old School via Middlefork Trail, North Shore Path and Old School blue loop.

HISTORY: Old School was the first forest preserve in Illinois to blend native prairie restoration with recreation facilities.

NATURAL SCENE: The landscape at Old School resembles what Lake County looked like when it was first settled.

PRESERVENEWS

Prairie walking stick

by Nandu Dubey

ENDANGERED SPECIES FOUND Our Stewardship Ecologist Kelly Schultz recently made a rare and wonderful discovery. While working on a restoration project at Greenbelt (North Chicago), she spotted a rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) on a big patch of wild bergamont. Hers is the first documented sighting of this federally listed pollinator within the 31,000-acre forest preserve system. Bumble bees are a keystone species in most functioning ecosystems. Its presence in the forest preserves is evidence our conservation and restoration efforts are working.

New Community Trail Connection A successful partnership with the Village of Gurnee allowed us to extend the existing trail system in the northeast part of Rollins Savanna (Grayslake) to Route 45 and Dada Drive, and provide a safe crossing for trail users. This new 0.4-mile gravel trail connects the Village’s bike path and several residential areas to 7.75 miles of trails within the preserve and to 32.4 miles of the regional Millennium Trail so people can expand their recreational experience through Lake County.

Observations by local artist Pat Chaney

UNDERWATER LIMESTONE REEFS INSTALLED The waters of Lake Michigan along Fort Sheridan (Lake Forest) are now friendlier to aquatic resources and wildlife. In July and August, contractors used cranes and other heavy equipment on barges to construct underwater reefs along 1.5 miles of lakeshore.

Built from tree trunks and branches, root wads, limestone slabs and glacial erratic boulders, these structures will act as human-made reefs to provide submerged habitat for fish and wildlife. They will also help stabilize the nearshore lakebed and coastline.

We partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete this project through the federal Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration program.

Learn more at LCFPD.org/projects.

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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.

Founders Circle Turtle Champions Give a New Blanding's Turtle Population a Fresh Start This past summer began an exciting new phase of the Lake County Forest Preserves long-term Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program.

For more than 10 years, staff has studied the state endangered Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) to help ensure its survival in Lake County. Population studies show that Lake County needs three viable populations to hedge against extinction risk. Currently, only one viable population exists.

Since 2016, the Preservation Foundation’s Adopt-a-Turtle program has raised support to help care for that population through headstarting baby turtles and monitoring the health of the population.

Working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, we received approval this year to establish a new Blanding’s turtle population in Lake County.

We are once again calling all turtle lovers to consider a leadership gift of $1,000 to become a Founders Circle Turtle Champion. You can name your Founding turtle, participate in field monitoring, and track your turtle in real-time.

As added incentive, thanks to an anonymous donation, all Founders Circle gifts will be matched 1:1, up to $10,000! Call 847-968-3447 to learn more about becoming a Founders Circle Turtle Champion.

WE MET THE CHALLENGE! Thanks to a Community Stewardship Challenge grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, every dollar raised to restore Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago) was matched with $3.

We exceeded our fundraising goal this past summer and raised $7,500 through 60 gifts.

One dedicated donor made 17 separate donations! Almost 450 volunteer hours were logged toward restoration work, which raised another $4,000 from Illinois Clean Energy.

In total, we secured more than $32,500 to purchase native woodland seeds and wetland plants to replace buckthorn thickets and other invasive species that have been degrading this preserve for decades.

Visit LCFPD.org/Blandings for fun facts and details about this species.

ENVELOPE ART This eastern meadowlark colored ink drawing was done by local artist Nandu Dubey at age 14.

See more of his bird and wildlife art collection on display at Rollins Savanna (Grayslake).

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Thank You

ANNUAL FUND GRANTS APPROVED ÂŽ

For three years, the first and third Thursday evenings of every month have been popular at the Dunn Museum thanks to free admission and special programming made possible by a grant from USG. Though closed from late March through August due to COVID-19, Dunn Museum educators didn't stop offering ways for people to learn about Lake County's history and culture. They reacted quickly by delivering virtual history programs, summer camps, webinars and live presentations through a variety of online platforms.

They continued engaging with the public virtually through programs such as Museum Collections and the COVID-19 Project, Nature’s Sixth Sense: Mammals of Lake County, and Victory Over Tuberculosis: How Lake County Combatted an Infectious Disease. We are thankful to USG for supporting this change in our approach to serving the public.

At their quarterly meeting in August, the Preservation Foundation Board of Directors approved two grants from the Annual Fund.

The Dunn Museum will receive funding to establish a dedicated YouTube Channel, DunnTV, to expand ways of providing education programs for the public as the pandemic continues to limit operations.

A second grant was awarded to enable Museum staff to partner with students and faculty at the College of Lake County on an initiative to amplify Black voices in Lake County. That project will culminate in a new exhibition to coincide with Black History Month in February 2021.

Your Annual Fund gift is combined with others to create a flexible source of immediate funding for the Lake County Forest Preserves to pilot innovative initiatives or to leverage other charitable donations and grants. You can give to the Annual Fund at LCFPD.org/donate.

Dunn Museum galleries reopened on August 29, with new guidelines, timed entry tickets and other safety measures in place to comply with ongoing COVID-19 concerns. All educational programs, including the USG Free Thursday Evening programs, will continue to be held virtually through the end of 2020. Visit LCFPD.org/calendar for dates and details.

NATIONAL AWARD The Preservation Foundation earned this year's Outstanding Supporting Organization Award from the National Association of County Park

We wish we could have hosted our annual

Concerts in the Plaza at Independence Grove

(Libertyville) this year, but due to COVID-19,

protecting the health and safety of our guests, artists, sponsors, staff and community was

and Recreation Officials.

our highest priority.

The annual award is given to an

We appreciate the generosity of our 2020 sponsors

organization that has responded in an exceptional manner by making a major contribution to benefit park, forest preserve, and recreational programs.

Since 2007, the Foundation has raised $21 million from 4,614 donors.

(below) for their commitment to the concert series in spite of its cancellation. We can't wait to welcome them back in 2021 to enjoy a fantastic concert lineup.

Libertyville Bank & Trust Co., N.A. A Wintrust Company Bank

Lake County Journal

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Unique to Illinois, Forest Preserve Districts are designed to protect large natural areas and provide passive recreation. The Lake County Forest Preserves was created in 1958 under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government. Since then, the organization has become the principal guardian of Lake County’s open space, setting the standard in nature and historic interpretation and education, and in outdoor recreation.

There are so many interesting facts and figures about your Lake County Forest Preserves. Here's a baker's dozen you should know:

Lake County is home to more endangered and threatened species than any other county in Illinois. Part of our mission is to protect and restore the natural communities that support this native diversity. Acquiring suitable land is just the first step.

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31,000 acres of land and 207.3 miles of trails. A 162-acre land acquisition in 1961 started things off, creating the very first preserve—Van Patten Woods (Wadsworth).

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is the largest forest preserve in Lake County. Engineering work began this year, followed by construction in 2021.

View plans and track progress at

LCFPD.org/projects.

The Middle Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River runs through Middlefork Savanna (Lake Forest). Before it was channelized, the river was quite wide and shallow, much like the Everglades.

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We operate the nationally accredited Dunn Museum (Libertyville), which holds nearly 20,000 artifacts of Lake County

In 2019, 867 volunteers

history in its collections.

gave 20,425 hours of their time. Our volunteers play an important role in operations and public safety, education, habitat restoration and cultural preservation.

More than 350 different species

Our Interactive Trail

of birds have been seen in Lake

Map utilizes GIS to

County, including the orchard

help people locate

oriole (Icterus spurius) pictured

preserves, parking

above. And, in 2018 our field staff

areas, trails, activities

recorded observations of more

and other forest

than 255 different animal species

preserve amenities.

in preserves across the county.

A video demonstrates the details at

The Preservation Foundation is the charitable

LCFPD.org/maps.

partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves.

Donations to the Foundation make possible a variety of projects, educational programs, and wildlife and restoration initiatives. Read about the Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program on page 8.

The Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway protects land along more than 76% of the river in Lake County, providing wildlife habitat, natural flood protection and outdoor recreation opportunities. The multiuse gravel trail spans nearly the entire length of Lake County for 31.4 miles as it winds through 12 preserves. The trail follows the river’s edge from Russell Road south to Lake Cook Road where it connects to the Cook County Forest Preserve trail system.

Head to a nearby forest preserve for some fresh air, exercise and scenic views. Take time to explore nature and discover even more fun facts about your Lake County Forest Preserves.

Most forest preserves are open 6:30 am to sunset, daily. If a preserve gate is open before

6:30 am, the preserve is considered open. Before heading out, check LCFPD.org for updates on closures and cancellations.

Bring the outside in by following us @LCFPD on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for inspiration, by listening to our Words of the Woods podcast, or by reading our nature blog at LakeCountyNature.com or our history blog at LakeCountyHistory.blogspot.com.

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)

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FALL CALENDAR

Got a burning question about Lake County history or nature? Our professional educators have the answer.

Virtual Education Programs, Activities and Resources Due to COVID-19, an array of virtual nature and history programs, school field trips, and digital resources are available. For descriptions, pricing and tickets, visit LCFPD.org/calendar or call 847-968-3321.

AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org

HISTORY EDUCATION VIRTUAL PROGRAMS For All Ages Though all in-person programs are canceled this year, adults, children and families can attend virtual workshops, storytelling and lectures to learn more about culture and history in Lake County and beyond.

On the first and third Thursdays of every month, free virtual education programs are also offered through a donation by USG. Browse all history education program offerings and register at LCFPD.org/calendar.

NATURE EDUCATION VIRTUAL PROGRAMS For All Ages Program series feature virtual tree identification walks, scavenger hunts, campfires, citizen science opportunities, backyard birding, reptiles and amphibians, insects, and self-guided programs like Trivia Trails. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @LCFPD for more educational resources, webinars and videos.

Browse all nature education program offerings and register at LCFPD.org/calendar.

VIRTUAL SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS For Teachers Our history and environmental educators offer several virtual field trip experiences that engage students and lighten the load for teachers.

Programs use artifacts, live animals, and biofacts to help students learn about local history and the natural world. Teachers can choose from a variety of topics including prehistoric Lake County, early settlers, the Potawatomi, geology, animal adaptions, birds, and lake ecology.

All programs support Illinois Learning Standards. Each program runs 30–45 minutes. Cost is $30 for the first classroom; $20 for each additional classroom attending. View all field trips and register at

LCFPD.org/schools.

2020 ETHEL UNTERMYER CONSERVATION FORUM: NATIVE ORCHIDS Free Virtual Program | Sunday, October 18, 1:30–2:30 pm Join Dr. Pati Vitt, manager of ecological restoration, for this virtual program.

Learn about these fascinating plants and her efforts to save them. Known for their beauty and curious charm, orchids capture more hearts than possibly any other family of flowers. Many people do not realize that Illinois has 45 native orchid species, 18 of which can be found in small populations in Lake County.

Reserve your free ticket at LCFPD.org/calendar.

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Like to Hike?

Take the Hike Lake County Challenge Our annual fall walking program is another great way for you to expand your recreational experience in preserves across the county while reconnecting with nature and enjoying time outdoors.

How It Works 1 Visit LCFPD.org/HLC to download the official

Travel Log, get program details and begin your

hiking challenge.

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To participate, just walk seven of the 12 designated "Hike Lake County" trails selected by our educators

(or complete all 12). At each preserve, look for the

Hike Lake County logo signs at the trailhead to get

started on the right route.

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Complete your walks by November 30 and you'll earn a free zipper pull or shield for your walking

stick. Use the Travel Log to record each hike. Every

walker needs their own. Bicycling or horseback

riding do not count toward the program. If you're

walking with your dog, record their name on your

Travel Log and they will receive a free dog tag.

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To receive your free commemorative zipper pull, shield, or dog tag, submit your completed Travel

Log by January 31, 2021, online, by mail, or bring

it to the Hike Lake County Center at our General

Offices (Libertyville), 8 am–4:30 pm, weekdays.

Walking sticks and dog collars can also be

purchased at the General Offices.

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Buffalo Creek, Long Grove

1.9 miles

Captain Daniel Wright Woods, Mettawa

2.4 miles*

Cuba Marsh, Deer Park

1.6 miles

On Checker Rd, just west of Arlington Heights Rd. On Saint Mary's Rd at Everett Rd, south of Route 60.

On Cuba Rd, west of Ela Rd and east of Route 59.

Ethel's Woods, Antioch

On Miller Rd, east of Route 45 and just south of Route 173.

Fort Sheridan–North Entrance, Lake Forest On Sheridan Rd. Enter on Vattman Rd to parking area alongside the cemetery.

Grant Woods–South Entrance, Ingleside South entrance is on Monaville Rd between Route 59 and Fairfield Rd.

Greenbelt, North Chicago

On the west side of Green Bay Rd, south of Route 120 (Belvidere Rd).

Lake Carina, Gurnee

On the east side of Milwaukee Ave, between Washington and Belvidere.

McDonald Woods, Lindenhurst On Grass Lake Rd, just west of Route 45 and east of Route 83.

Old School, Mettawa

On Saint Mary's Rd south of Route 176 and north of Route 60 (Townline Rd).

*counts as two trails

1.3 miles 1.7 miles 1.9 miles 1.3 miles 1.0 miles 2.3 miles 1.3 miles

Ray Lake, Wauconda

2.3 miles*

Van Patten Woods, Wadsworth

2.4 miles*

On Erhart Rd between Gilmer and Fremont Center Rd. On Route 173, east of Route 41.

Wild Card–You Pick!

Choose a 2-mile walk on any Lake County Forest Preserve trail.*

2 miles*

Testimonial: Ann Harness, A Hike Lake County Challenge Champ Ann has participated in the Hike Lake County Challenge every fall since the program started 21 years ago. “I might be the biggest fan of this program,” she said, adding that she visits the preserves every day. The annual Hike Lake County Challenge involves completing seven of 12 designated hikes between August 15 and November 30. Each year features a new set of trails to explore. “We get in the habit of visiting the same preserves. This program gets you exploring other areas,” Harness said. She keeps a journal and records what she experiences in each preserve during the challenge event.

“I draw a map of the route, take notes on what I see, and include pictures.”

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Special Feature

HALLOWEEN HIKES

For our environmental educators, October is usually a time of heightened creativity and celebration, but this fall is different. Because of COVID-19 concerns, we have decided to pause this year’s Halloween Hikes program at Ryerson Woods (Riverwoods). We just couldn’t devise a fool-proof plan to keep safe the 700 people who attend, and the dozens of staff and volunteers who run this two-night program.

But we also couldn’t just skip a year without getting nostalgic, so we recorded a special Halloween Hikes episode for our Words of the Woods podcast featuring staff interviews and a festive glance back at some of the most memorable and entertaining characters and vignettes over the years. The episode is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and others. Search Words of the Woods podcast in your app of choice, or go to anchor.fm/words-of-the-woods.

A Nostalgic Look Back

by Nan Buckardt, Director of Education For more than 30 years, the much-loved Halloween Hikes program has captured the hearts of children and adults. What originally started as a lovely walk in a moonlit preserve, turned into a fullblown, two-night production in the woods. Since 1986, tens of thousands of people have walked along trails aglow with luminaria and intricately carved jack-o-lanterns, stopping along the way to watch nature-themed skits designed to educate with a good dose of humor.

Preparations begin in summer as staff brainstorm ideas for the skits.

Current Forest Preserve projects are always fodder for a good skit. One skit taught about oak woodlands, featuring woodpeckers arguing over the best oak tree for nesting. A favorite character, Jack(ie) Frost, has made several appearances over the HORI ZONS QUARTERLY FALL 2 02 0

years—one year decorating the leaves in fall, and another year acting as an emissary for Old Man Winter, convincing the Winter Wind to return from vacation.

Once skit themes are chosen, the work begins. Scripts are written, edited and perfectly timed. Then, memorized and practiced, practiced, practiced.

Costumes are dreamed up, designed and created by hand, or fashioned from a previous year’s costume. Staff offices become crammed with bags of wings, tails and ears. Skit props created one year, like the crayfish chimney or giant acorns, are often repurposed years later.

Skit sets are then designed, accessories gathered or assembled, and lighting and special effects coordinated.

Skits have taken place in a wide range of creatively designed settings— including a radio station, a food truck,

and a dentist’s office. Performers are by no means professional actors.

Forest Preserve staff and volunteers perform the skits, along with their extended families who often get wrangled into helping. At age six, my daughter Emma started begging to be involved. She starred in her first skit at age 11 and has joined me in nearly a dozen others.

For many people, including staff and volunteers, the popular Halloween Hikes program has become an annual family tradition. Several visitors who attended as children, now bring their own children to experience the magic.

Some adults can’t resist attending even after their children leave for college.

Who knows what wonders we'll create when we bring back the magic next year—we’re already planning costumes, sets and skits! Mark your calendars now: October 22 and 23, 2021.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

The Dunn Museum is open with new guidelines, limited hours, timed entry tickets, and other public health measures in place to comply with COVID-19 concerns.

New cleaning protocols and visitation procedures support the comfort and safety of visitors and employees, and allow us to once again provide a quality experience for people to learn about Lake County history and culture.

Modified hours are 10 am–3:30 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with visitation time slots offered from 10–11:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, and 2–3:30 pm. Thursdays from 10–11:30 am are reserved for seniors over age 62.

Plan your visit and purchase a required entry ticket in advance online at LCFPD.org/museum.

As a courtesy to staff and other visitors, please remember these guidelines to ensure a safe and wonderful visit:

Check Yourself

Wear a Mask

Stay 6 Feet Apart

Don't enter the Museum if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

Masks and good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette are required.

Masks, gloves and handsanitizing stations are available in the Museum.

Go With the Flow

Watch the Clock

Keep a safe distance from other visitor groups throughout the galleries, gift shop and café. Look down for decals to help gauge your distance.

Follow the one-way route through the Museum to ensure social distancing.

Please respect any gallery closures.

At the end of your visit, please exit promptly so staff may have enough time to clean before the next visitor time slot.

Upcoming Special Exhibition | October 17, 2020–January 17, 2021

Breaking Barriers: Women in the Military

For centuries, women have helped to defend the nation in times of war and conflict. In this tribute to those who served, the Dunn Museum shares unique Lake County stories and explores women’s roles as nurses, auxiliary personnel, enlistees, and officers in the U.S. military.

The nation’s struggle was their struggle, and women wanted to have a larger role, equal to men in responsibility and risk.

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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

847-367-6640 tel (Operations) 847-968-3404 tel (Public Safety) 847-245-3735 fax

For hours, visit our website.

For hours, visit our website.

LCFPD.org 911 emergency 847-549-5200 nonemergency public safety issues

GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER

RYERSON CONSERVATION AREA

THUNDERHAWK GOLF CLUB

1215 Green Bay Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064

21950 North Riverwoods Road Riverwoods, Illinois 60015

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course

847-968-3320

39700 North Lewis Avenue Beach Park, Illinois 60099

847-968-3477 Banquets, Meetings

Greenbelt@LCFPD.org

GreenbeltCulturalCenter.org Office Hours By appointment only INDEPENDENCE GROVE 16400 West Buckley Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

LCFPD.org/ryerson

BESS BOWER DUNN MUSEUM

DunnMuseum.org

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

Gallery and Gift Shop For hours, visit our website.

Parking Fee Lake County residents FREE

BRAE LOCH GOLF CLUB 33600 North U.S. Highway 45 Grayslake, Illinois 60030

IndependenceGrove.org

Beach, Marina and Café Closed for the 2020 season.

Free programs on the first and third Thursdays of every month will be offered virtually through the end of the year.

Free programs sponsored by:

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Nonresidents (credit card only) $6 per car Monday–Thursday $12 per car Friday–Sunday and holidays

General Admission Visit our website to purchase timed entry tickets. Only a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase in person.

Vehicle window stickers for Lake County residents will not be sold in 2020.

$6 adults/$10 nonresidents $3 seniors, youth/$6 nonresidents Free, children ages 3 and under

FOX RIVER MARINA

Discount Tuesdays $3 adults/$5 nonresidents $1.50 seniors, youth/$3 nonresidents

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

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

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Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

847-968-3400

Dunn@LCFPD.org

Visitors Center For hours, visit our website.

ThunderHawkGolfClub.org

1899 West Winchester Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048

847-968-3499 Main 847-247-1111 Banquets, Meetings

IndependenceGrove@LCFPD.org

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

Welcome Center For hours, visit our website.

Tee Times Golf Gift Cards Golf Outings Banquets

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

CountrysideGolfClub.org

LCFPD.org

EXPAND YOUR EXPERIENCE trail areas, see pages 1–6 for details.

FOREST PRESERVE Entrance/Parking

GENERAL OFFICES AND DUNN MUSEUM

Nearly 31,000 acres make up your Lake County Forest Preserves.

FOREST PRESERVE EASEMENTS

OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY

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.

STATE LAND

MILLENNIUM TRAIL Planned Section

MIDDLEFORK TRAIL AND GREENWAY Planned Section

DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL (DPRT)

FORT HILL TRAIL Planned Section

M CCLORY TRAIL /NORTH SHORE PATH

CASEY TRAIL

CHAIN O’LAKES BIKE PATH Planned Section

PRAIRIE CROSSING TRAIL/ GRAYSLAKE BIKE PATH

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

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2021 Dog and Horse Permits

Shelter Rentals, Special Use Permits

Annual permits for

Because of ongoing

dog parks, horse trails

COVID-19 concerns, picnic

and more go on sale

shelter rentals, open area

Wednesday, December 2.

reservations, special use

Purchase permits online

permits, and youth group

starting at 12:01 am; by

camping permits will not be

phone or in person

available for the remainder

starting at 8 am. Details:

of 2020 or for 2021. For

LCFPD.org/permits.

updates: LCFPD.org/covid-19.

The Dunn Museum (Libertyville) is open with new guidelines, limited hours, timed entry tickets, and other public health measures in place. See page 15 for details.

FLICKR PICK While observing a pair of sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis), photographer John D. Kavc noticed a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) perched in a tree above them. In a flash, the hawk dove off the tree and swooped down at the cranes. One of the cranes leaped high into the air and spread its wings while forcing its feet forward in defense. John quickly captured a burst of images, including this one of the territorial display.

FREE SENIOR MUSEUM ADMISSION

The hawk decided to fly away and the cranes went

Senior admission to the Dunn Museum is free for the entire month of October. Reserve your free ticket in advance online at LCFPD.org/museumtickets. Plan your visit and learn more about the galleries at LCFPD.org/museum.

Preserve (Wauconda) and posted via Flickr.

back to grazing in the grass. Taken at Lakewood Forest

Connect with us! Find us on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, or YouTube @LCFPD. Download our mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store—search for “Lake County Forest Preserves.”