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The Master Plan for Lakewood Forest Preserve was one of three national awards that the Lake County Forest Preserves earned recently.
Lake County Forest Preserves earns national awards The Lake County Forest Preserves, two of its volunteers and its charitable partner, the Preservation Foundation, have earned national awards. The National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) comprises 117 park and special recreation districts from across the country, of which the Lake County Forest Preserves is a member organization. “We’re so proud of the
dedicated work our staff and volunteers do on a consistent basis,” said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. “We’re honored that they are being recognized for their efforts by such a prestigious organization.” Outstanding Supporting Organization The Preservation Foundation earned an Outstanding Supporting Organization Award, given annually to
an organization that has responded in an exceptional manner by making a major contribution to benefit park and recreational programs. “We are deeply grateful for this national award and the acknowledgement of the Preservation Foundation’s impact over the past 12 years,” said Nels Leutwiler, president of the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Preservation Foundation has been exceptional,
Leutwiler said, pointing to the $21 million raised from 4,614 donors since 2007. Gifts range from $3, to $1 million, including gifts of conservation easements and real estate for resale. Donors support every aspect of the Forest Preserves mission, from Gateways Grants, which reduce barriers for low-income schools to participate in field trips, to seasonal jobs for teens at the Green Youth Farm at Greenbelt Forest Preserve
quired in 1968, Lakewood has 2,835 acres and is the largest preserve in Lake County. It is also one of the most complex. Perhaps because of its size, age and accessibility, Lakewood has accommodated myriad uses over the past 70 years, said Landscape Architect Becky Mathis. The number of organized events held at Lakewood have diPlanning Initiative The Master Plan for the minished over time along Lakewood Forest Preserve with its varied land uses, and in Wauconda earned a PlanSee AWARDS, Page 2 ning Initiative Award. Acin North Chicago. Donations to the Preservation Foundation support the care of trails and preserves, initiate new habitat restoration projects, and enable staff to work at landscape scale. Donations can be made online at lcfpd./ preservation-foundation/donate-now/
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