Dear Friend, December is a time for family and celebration! We hope you enjoy one another and peace in nature.
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The Buzz | December 2025

Pop-up Shop

The Holiday Pop-Up Shop is back!
Thursdays and Fridays, December 4-19   

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Lake Forest City Hall's Council Chambers | LEARN MORE

Looking for some great gift ideas? Please consider supporting Lake Forest Open Lands by purchasing a delicious LFOLA gift at the Chamber of Commerce Pop-Up Shop. Every dollar of sale proceeds will go to supporting our mission!

Explore LFOLA outdoor programs and events.
Nature is your playground! View the full calendar

CHILDREN:

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Storytime @ LFOLA

Friday, December 19
10:00-10:30 a.m.

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Deck the Trees

Tuesday, December 23
9:30-11:00 a.m.

ALL AGES | FAMILIES:

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Eco-Crew: Baa and Mello's Preserve

Saturdays, December 6, 13, and 20
(three Saturdays a month through March)
9:00 a.m.-noon

Hike the Holidays

Hike the Holidays

Monday, December 22-Thursday, January 1
7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

ADULTS:

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The OPEN Method
Flexible days and times 
September-December

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Pop Up Yoga

Tuesday, December 16
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Beyond the Trail...

Celebrations in the Field

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Victor Hinojosa

Eco-Ambassador and Waukegan High School Student Victor Hinojosa Earns Young Environmental Leadership Award!

Victor Hinojosa, a Waukegan High School graduate and current freshman at the University of Chicago, has been honored with the Brushwood Center’s Youth Environmental Leadership Award for his outstanding passion, creativity, and service to the environment and his community.

 

Victor’s achievement was celebrated across Lake County after being nominated for the award by Lake Forest Open Lands. Rising to the top among a highly competitive pool of applicants, Victor stood out for his strong commitment to environmental advocacy and youth leadership. READ MORE

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