Lansing is part of a larger community that includes Cook County Forest Preserves and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Their programs are a resource for Lansing, and the stories posted in this category often answer questions about plants and animals that surround us and impact community life.
Main parking area remains closed; park closures expected information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources UTICA, Ill. (May 27, 2020) – As state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, and historic sites prepare for a limited reopening on May 29, visitors to Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park should be … Read more
Deadline for nominations: July 8 information provided by the Illinois Conservation Foundation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 25, 2020) – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Class of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Since 2002, the ICF has recognized individuals who have records of exemplary service in and commitments to improving … Read more
May 18–23 in Lansing, Illinois by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 23, 2020) – Early this week the Chicago area set a record for the wettest May on record—and that was 12 days before the end of the month. The previous record (8.25 inches) was set in May of 2019. On Tuesday, we hit 8.3 … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 22, 2020) – Back in March, Beautification Committee Chair Vivian Payne had been hoping that life in Lansing would be “fairly normal” by now. New members were added to the team in March and early April, and because of coronavirus concerns, they have not been able to meet the … Read more
information provided by Dunes Learning Center PORTER, Ind. (May 21, 2020) – Dunes Learning Center has transitioned its noteworthy Citizen Science Symposium event online in order to keep a promise to all of the middle school citizen scientists who took part in this year’s program. Over the winter, more than 375 students from Lake and … Read more