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Lighted Trails for the Season

Nov 02, 2022

Hikers, skiers and snowshoers can take an evening excursion on solar-lit trails in the forest preserves.

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A sign with arrows pointing to one mile loop on a snowy trail
Winter Walking Trails Illuminated

Nov 30, 2021

Guided by small, solar-powered lights, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can enjoy evenings along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville and a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.

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Canal Corridor Association Associate Director Erin Maze installs bicycles at the Iron Bridge Trailhead at the USDA Forest Service’s Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
Celebrate Earth Day with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Apr 08, 2021

From bluebells to bicycles, silver anniversary celebrations and more, there are new, exciting ways to celebrate April 22, Earth Day 2021, with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie including an expanded bicycle-share station, a new Spring Blossoms self-guided tour and a panel discussion.

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Openlands Accepting Applications for Grants

Feb 29, 2020

Open space in our communities is a crucial element of the quality of our lives.

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