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summer camps Though in-person camps are canceled this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, many virtual camps are still available and offer a balanced learning experience for children ages 6–14. All our virtual camps offer fun and educational at-home learning presented by our professional
MITIGATING FLOODS SINCE 1958 Your forest preserves help mitigate floods in many areas of Lake County. Natural systems are the least costly, most efficient way to control flooding. An acre of forest intercepts more than 200,000 gallons of stormwater per year. Forest soils also store 50% more water than urban land. And in a comparison of 11 types of best management practices for treating stormwater runoff, constructed wetlands were the most effective at improving water quality. These services are worth up to thousands of dollars per acre. Nature does it for free. Flooding has significant economic and social costs. Investment in green infrastructure helps reduce losses and damages to private and public property. One way you can help: start incorporating native plants into your yard, garden and neighborhood. And encourage your friends and family to do the same. See page 13 for details on this year's online Native Plant Sale. Little by little, we can all further mitigate floods. Learn more: LCFPD.org/greenstrategy
nature and history educators. And some camps, like Wetland Explorers, feature a self-guided outdoor adventure component families can do together. Whether learning virtually indoors with our educators, or outdoors on their own, children can explore some of the most beautiful natural areas in the region, hear about Lake County’s rich history, and discover what prehistoric times were like when dinosaurs roamed our area. Browse virtual camps and register online at LCFPD.org/camps, or call 847-968-3321 for more details.
COVID-19 Documentation Project Each of us is living through a significant moment in history. The Dunn Museum (Libertyville) is collecting stories and photographs that demonstrate how COVID-19 is impacting the lives of Lake County residents, businesses and caregivers. Share your personal experiences, digital photographs, and related objects with us. Learn how at LCFPD.org/museum.
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