Short-Form 2: A Piece of News
Host Brett Peto is here with a bite-sized piece of good news. Music: Swoop by The Mini Vandals Trail of Breadcrumbs by Lyle Workman Got an idea or a q...
Words of the Woods
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What are the woods telling us? Have you ever stopped for a moment to listen? Words of the Woods is a production of the Lake County Forest Preserves in Libertyville, Illinois. Stay tuned for Season 3.
Short-Form 1: It's a Winter-ful Life
We’re back with a new short-form episode. It’s tempting to hibernate during winter. But there are good reasons to get outside. Your preserves are home...
A Childhood Spent Outdoors
Nature is one of the best classrooms around. Study after study shows that time spent outdoors fosters a child’s healthy development. It helps kids man...
A Strong Foundation
The Preservation Foundation is the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves. What does that mean? When we undertake a project, the Found...
Technolo-Tree
What do trees need computers for? Well, the people working to preserve them do. Our team of IT professionals manages technology that supports hundreds...
Hello, Halloween Hikes
Crisp fall air. Cider and donuts. Funny, nature-themed skits. An evening in the woods. All of these elements combine into a successful run of Hallowee...
The Value of Nature
We all know nature has value. Perhaps you love its beauty, its serenity, its creatures great and small. On an economic level, it’s recently become pos...
Season 2 Trailer: Welcome Back to the Woods
The woods are back with even more to say. From the value of nature and ecosystem services, to how we turn technology into technolo-tree, and the benef...
Fragment 2: Snowflake Anatomy
There's magic in a snowflake. But if someone asked you how snowflakes form, could you explain it to them? Jen Berlinghof, Environmental Educator, can ...
Fragment 1: Voice of the Creek
The holiday season is hectic. North Mill Creek at Ethel's Woods in Antioch isn't. Take a moment of zen with the soothing sounds of flowing water. And ...