"Time Travelers" will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from July 10 - 14 at the Dunn Museum. Children aged 9 - 11 will be able to travel back in time through this week-long morning program. Participants will use the museum's galleries to see how the surrounding area has grown and changed over time. Registration is required and closes at 12 a.m. on July 10. The price of admission is $159 for residents and $223 for non-residents. Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org for further information.
"Conservation Explorers" will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. from July 10 - 22 at Independence Grove. During this outdoor program, which culminates in an overnight camp-out, participants aged 14 - 16 will explore and study Lake County's various ecosystems while gaining real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and the leadership of Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field. Registration is required and closes at 12 a.m. on July 10. The price of admission is $400 for residents and $560 for non-residents. Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org for further information.
Wednesday, July 5
Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods
WHEN: 9 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Lyons Woods, 10200 Blanchard Rd., Waukegan
Thursday, July 6
Meet a Salamander
WHEN: 6 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Dunn Museum, 1899 West Winchester Rd., Libertyville
Friday, July 7
Book Bike at the Farmers Market
WHEN: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Gazebo on the Village Green, Lake Bluff Farmers Market, 10 E. Sheridan Pl., Lake Bluff
Storytime at the Green
WHEN: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Gazebo on the Village Green, Lake Bluff Farmers Market, 10 E. Sheridan Pl., Lake Bluff
Meet and Greet Education: Animals Drop In
WHEN: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods
Saturday, July 8
Restoration Workday: Rollins Savanna
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Rollins Savanna, 20160 W. Washington St., Grayslake
Sunday, July 9
Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh
WHEN: 9 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Cuba Marsh, 24205 W. Cuba Rd., Deer Park
Monday, July 10
Family Storytime in the Park
WHEN: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Central Park Performance Pavilion, 250 Library Ln., Grayslake
Bug Hotels
WHEN: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods
PRICE: $7
Tuesday, July 11
Restoration Workday: Old School Trails
WHEN: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Old School Trails, 28285 St. Mary's Road, Mettawa
Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh
WHEN: 9 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Cuba Marsh, 24205 W. Cuba Rd., Deer Park
From Tadpole to Frog
WHEN: 10 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Grant Woods, 25405 W. Monaville Rd., Ingleside
PRICE: $5
Concerts in the Plaza: Brooklyn Charmers
WHEN: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
WHERE: Independence Grove, 16400 West Buckley Rd., Libertyville
Wednesday, July 12
I Spy Walk
WHEN: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Nippersink, 900 W. Belvidere Rd., Round Lake
PRICE: $5
Thursday, July 13
Early Morning Stroll: Fort Sheridan
WHEN: 6:30 - 8 a.m.
WHERE: Fort Sheridan, 117 Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest
PRICE: $5 (adults)
Family Fishing
WHEN: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
WHERE: Independence Grove, 16400 West Buckley Rd., Libertyville
PRICE: $2
Friday, July 14
Book Bike at the Farmers Market
WHEN: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Gazebo on the Village Green, Lake Bluff Farmers Market, 10 E. Sheridan Pl., Lake Bluff
Storytime at the Green
WHEN: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Gazebo on the Village Green, Lake Bluff Farmers Market, 10 E. Sheridan Pl., Lake Bluff
Saturday, July 15
Silly Sidewalk Obstacle Course
WHEN: all-day
WHERE: Outside the Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
Restoration Workday: Almond Marsh East
WHEN: 9 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Almond Marsh, 32550 N. Almond Rd., Grayslake
Restoration Workday: Grant Woods
WHEN: 9 a.m. - noon
WHERE: Grant Woods, 25405 W. Monaville Rd., Ingleside
Restoration Workday: Oriole Grove
WHEN: 9 a.m. - noon
WHERE: Oriole Grove, 250 Rockland Rd., Lake Bluff
Walk with a Naturalist
WHEN: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Half Day, 24255 N. Hwy 21., Vernon Hills
PRICE: $5 (18+)
Sunday, July 16
Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh
WHEN: 9 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Cuba Marsh, 24205 W. Cuba Rd., Deer Park
Wildflower and Pollinator Walk
WHEN: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pine Dunes, 42909 Hunt Club Rd., Antioch
PRICE: $5
Monday, July 17
Family Storytime in the Park
WHEN: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Central Park Performance Pavilion, 250 Library Ln., Grayslake
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