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Independently funded organization stewarding natural landscapes, ensuring all are welcome to experience nature.
Restoration. Engagement. Connection.

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Family Campfires

Guides from Lake Forest Open Lands and Trickster Cultural Center will lead your family on an evening hike through the prairie to the Jens Jensen council ring to learn about our landscape through Native American stories, s’mores, and hot apple cider by the fire.

🔥11/6 • more info • link in bio
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#LandTrust #family #campfires #fallyall #familytime by @lfopenlands

West Skokie Nature Preserve
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#LandTrust #optoutside #sundayhike #connectwithnature #trailtime by @lfopenlands

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A little something watching from the shadows … Happy Halloween from the preserves!
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#LandTrust #happyhalloween #wildlifeafterdark #eyesInthewoods #deer by @lfopenlands

It’s #spookyseason, the perfect time to learn about bats! LFOLA staff and volunteer monitors have been identifying, geolocating and recording bats in the Jean and John Greene Preserve. Meet some of these furry flying friends, and watch with the sound on! 🔊

A special thanks to the Illinois Bat Conservation Program for their collaboration. Bat photos shown are from Bat Conservation International. This ecological monitoring accompanies a variety of conservation efforts underway at Greene through the COAST project.
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#LandTrust #bats #monitoring #naturesounds by @lfopenlands

A fresh look 🍂

The heavy construction work at Greene Nature Preserve is complete and we’re looking ahead to the next two years of planting and restoration. With peak fall color arriving this weekend, it’s a beautiful time to visit. Please remember to stay on designated trails and give these newly restored areas time to take root.
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#LandTrust #peakfallcolor #naturerestoration #takingroot #conservationinaction by @lfopenlands

🌿Mondays are for Nature Babies! 💚

Join us Mondays from 11–11:45 a.m. — come explore with us!
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#LandTrust #naturebabies #mellodyfarm #natureplay #littleexplorers by @lfopenlands

Tuesday on the Trail

Join Lake Forest Open Lands staff for a refreshing midday hike through a variety of local nature preserves. This program offers a great opportunity to explore nearby trails, learn about native wildlife and habitats, and enjoy a mindful moment outdoors—no matter the season. Come out for an invigorating walk and connect with nature and fellow community members.

🥾more info • link in bio
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#LandTrust #hikemore #optoutside #lunchwalk #together by @lfopenlands

Family Campfires

Guides from Lake Forest Open Lands and Trickster Cultural Center will lead your family on an evening hike through the prairie to the Jens Jensen council ring to learn about our landscape through Native American stories, s’mores, and hot apple cider by the fire.

🔥more info • link in bio
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#LandTrust #family #campfires #fallyall #familytime by @lfopenlands

Carruthers Nature Preserve
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#LandTrust #sundays #falldays #optoutside #hikemore by @lfopenlands

It’s time for one of our favorite nature based programs, our full moon hikes with Lake Forest Open Lands x Center for Conservation Leadership.

These 3.1 mile hikes to the Lake Michigan Shoreline are a family friendly way to take in the moon rise. They’re also a great reminder of how connected we are to our natural world.

RSVP on the website, and come through. by @lfopenlands

The Center for Conservation Leadership had a blast this morning with @waukegantocollege at @lfopenlands Mellody Farm Nature Preserve exploring wellness in the natural world. We spent time painting & sketching, forest bathing, investigating wetland critters and animal artifacts, nature journaling, and spotting birds! Until next time!
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#natureforall #outside #nature #lakecountyil #explore by @lfopenlands

A great afternoon celebrating conservation and the people who make it happen @openlands
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#LandTrust #conservation #community #naturelovers #protectwhatyoulove by @lfopenlands