The Buzz | April 2025

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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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

ADULTS:

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

Spring Plant & Tree Sale
pre-order opens
Tuesday, April 15
SALE DATE: Saturday, May 17 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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

The Serviceberry:
A Book Discussion
Thursday, April 24
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Explore Landscape Design
for Your Backyard
Saturday, April 26
 noon-1:30 p.m.

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

YOUTH:

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

School's Out: Messy Mudlarking
Monday, April 21

9:30 a.m.-noon

Summer Camps
All summer long!
Times vary