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.
Saturday, May 26, 1:30pm information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County CALUMET CITY, Ill. (May 2, 2018) – Sand Ridge Nature Center will present an educational/explorational program at Green Lake Aquatic Center. “What’s the Difference?” will examine the differences between a lake, pond, marsh, and more. The program will include hiking at Green … Read more
Saturday, April 21, 10:00am–3:00pm by Melanie Jongsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 16, 2018) – Forest preserves throughout Cook County are celebrating Earth Day in a variety of ways this month. “Earth Day is a great way to explore the Forest Preserves while renewing our commitment to the natural environment,” says a statement from Cook County … Read more
Learn about volunteering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County information received from the Forest Preserves of Cook County CHICAGO, Ill. (March 27, 2018) – The Forest Preserves of Cook County is presenting their Emmy award-winning documentary, Chicago’s True Nature: The Forest Preserves of Cook County, at the West Pullman Library, 830 W. 119th Street … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma SOUTH HOLLAND and LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2018) – The Forest Preserves of Cook County have released their Spring Guide to events and programs in nature centers throughout Cook County. Events close to Lansing residents include the following: Spring Welcome Event—Thursday, March 22, 9:00am–12:00pm at Sand Ridge Nature Center (15891 S Paxton … Read more
Rare ecosystem ranks as Number 2 priority information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County THORNTON, Ill. (January 21, 2018) – Lansing residents who drive to South Holland or Homewood via Thornton-Lansing Road have noticed machinery and activity taking place in the Forest Preserves’ Thornton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve, commonly known as Zander Woods. Stacina Stagner, … Read more
information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 2018) – Sand Ridge Nature Center offers a variety of monthly series that are educational and healthy. The list below highlights just the January events from each series: Wee Wonders Series Children in preschool and kindergarten are invited to their very own nature … Read more
Mulching can save money and improve the environment by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2017) – Public Works staff confirm that Lansing’s 2017 arrangement with Homewood Disposal Company includes yard waste pick-up until December 1. Residents can bring brown paper leaf bags and green-lidded yard waste toters to the curb on their regular garbage … Read more
Ted Cable returns to Lansing, Illinois, for October 28 Hegewisch conference by Melanie Jongsma HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO, Ill. (October 14, 2017) – “The Calumet Region is where I was introduced to the outdoors and learned to love nature,” says Ted Cable. “My experiences there shaped my career.” Cable grew up in Lansing, Illinois, on the banks … Read more