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Lake Bluff Open Lands Association
Mission: The purpose of this association is the protection, preservation, restoration and management of open spaces and natural areas, including wetlands, forests, ravines, beaches, beach bluffs, prairies, rivers and savannas in and around the Village of Lake Bluf...

Lake County Forest Preserves
Mission: The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 and provides a 25,300 acre countywide system of natural, cultural and recreational resources. Governed under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government, the mission of the Forest Pres...
Volunteer Opportunities

Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District
Mission: To provide for the conservation of the soil, soil resources, water and water resources of Illinois, for the control and prevention of soil erosion, for the prevention of air and water pollution, and for the prevention of erosion, floodwater and sediment d...

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Mission: SMC's mission is to coordinate the stormwater activities of over 90 jurisdictions throughout the county. SMC provides technical assistance, local knowledge and problem-solving skills to coordinate flood damage reduction, flood hazard mitigation, water qua...

Lake County Volunteer Stewardship Network
Mission: Preservation, restoration, education, and recreation in Lake County.
Volunteer Opportunities

Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Mission: The Lake Forest Open Lands Association is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of open space within Lake Forest and the surrounding area. Our goal is to preserve for future generations the natural environment of Lake Forest through land acquisit...
Events

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Garden
Mission: Our goals are to (1) show how a spoil site can be turned into a native natural area; (2) educate the public on environmental issues; and (3) educate public about the rich historical area and waterways in Palos Heights.

Lake View Nature Center
Mission: The Lake View Nature Center was established to serve the local community, general public, and educational institutions in seeking a better understanding of nature and its environment.

Land Conservancy of Lake County
Mission: The Land Conservancy of Lake County (LCLC) strives for the preservation, conservation, and management of open lands, natural areas, and ecosystems through full or partial interest in real property; and for increased student and citizen awareness and appre...

League for Environmental Awareness and Protection
Mission: LEAP's mission is to activate student involvement in local, state, national, and international environmental issues. Members participate in a wide variety of environmental action including environmental education, nature restoration, land clean-up, recycl...

League of Illinois Bicyclists
Mission: The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is the statewide advocate for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety.

Liberty Prairie Conservancy
Mission: We enhance the quality of life in Lake County by preserving open space, restoring natural areas, and creating sustainable communities that unite people and nature.

Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
Mission: To increase awareness and appreciation for our connections to the earth and to each other through educational and social experiences in a healthy ecosystem.

Lincoln Park Zoo
Mission: The mission of Lincoln Park Zoo is: to teach people about the interdependence of all living things and the importance of preserving the world's wildlife and natural environments; to support conservation initiatives around the globe that expand our knowled...
Volunteer Opportunities

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Mission: To provide environmental education and appreciation.

Lorado Taft Field Campus
Mission: Taft's Environmental Education Program teaches an appreciation, understanding, and awareness of the natural community by studying and interacting with the natural world. Underlying a visit to Taft is the belief that learning is not only restricted to the...



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