Hiking & Trails
Hike and Play! Lake County Forest Preserves with Playgrounds
Hiking trails in Lake County that have access to playgrounds and other features making them more fun for young children. […]
nature
Nature Centers & Gardens
Heller Nature Center – Nature Discovery Days
Mark your calendar for this fun FREE event! […]
LLC Events
Rock The Playground Tour Stop #1: Cynthia T. Peterson Park, Vernon Hills
We’re counting down to Rock the Playground with Advocate Condell Medical Center and we’re running to the hills… Vernon Hills to be specific. Where better to launch our playground odyssey than at Cynthia T. Peterson Park […]
Outdoor Play
25 Places to Go with an Early Riser
The age-old problem: what to do with the toddler who wakes up at 6:00 a.m. when nothing is open before 9:00 a.m.! Actually, there are (at least) 25 places to go with an early riser and toddlers […]
Family Travel
Great American Campout {2016}
The National Wildlife Federation is partnering with Disney in a summer-long celebration of camping as a way to connect people with nature and wildlife. They are challenging families to pitch a tent and experience the great outdoors. […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: Nature Walk Montessori School {Round Lake}
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Have you met this month’s featured business owner, Vickie Promenzio yet? Vickie is the owner and director […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: Vicki Promenzio of Nature Walk Montessori School {Round Lake}
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Today it is our pleasure to introduce you to Vickie Promenzio of Nature Walk Montessori School. It’s […]
Classes
Little Sprouts for Ages 2-5 at Bonner Heritage Farm
Little Sprouts at Bonner Heritage Farm is an LCFPD program for children ages 2-5. Loralie shares her experience with the class. […]
Nature Centers & Gardens
8 Ways to Connect Kids with Nature
Now that spring is here and it’s starting to warm up outside it’s time to get the kids back outside! Openlands Lake County (formerly Conserve Lake County) had a great handout at the Green Living Fair […]
Family Travel
Worth The Trip: Mitchell Park Conservatory – The Domes
Plan a day trip to Milwaukee to see the Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes, Heather gives you the scoop on this affordable family attraction. […]