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The Buzz | April 2025

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Join today!

Protecting natural spaces is what we do! Scenic trails and vistas, clean water, and
outdoor recreation for all to enjoy is our goal. We can’t do it without you.

 

JOIN LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS TODAY (memberships are active 5/1/25-4/30/26)

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Cattails & Cocktails

Friday, May 16 | 6:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Celebrate “Camp LFOLA” with the Associate Board of Lake Forest Open Lands! We’ll be bringing together the community at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve. Enjoy delicious comfort food, camp-like games, live music, and end the evening with s'mores by the fire. RESERVE TODAY!

Explore LFOLA outdoor program for all ages—

nature is your playground!

FAMILIES/ALL AGES:

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Family Campfire
Friday, April 4
5:30-7:00 p.m.

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Eco-Crew: Mello's Preserve
Saturday, April 5
9:00 a.m.-noon

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Fly Fishing Film Tour
Sunday, April 6
1:00 p.m. show | 4:00 p.m. show

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Bad River Film
Tuesday, April 22
6:30-9:00 p.m.

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Celebrate Earth!
Saturday, April 26
10:00 a.m.-noon

ADULTS:

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Conservation Cocktails: Woodcock Walk
Friday, April 11
6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Spring Plant & Tree Sale
pre-order opens

Tuesday, April 15
SALE DATE: Saturday, May 17 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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The Healing Power of Nature
Tuesday, April 22
1:00-2:30 p.m. 

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The Serviceberry:
A Book Discussion

Thursday, April 24
6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Explore Landscape Design
for Your Backyard

Saturday, April 26
 noon-1:30 p.m.

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Monday Bird Hikes
Mondays starting April 28
7:00-8:30 a.m. 

YOUTH:

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School's Out: Petals & Puddles
Friday, April 18
9:30 a.m.-noon

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School's Out: Messy Mudlarking
Monday, April 21

9:30 a.m.-noon

Summer Camp

Summer Camps
All summer long!
Times vary

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