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Parks and nature
Lansing is home to a large number of parks that are managed by the Lan-Oak Park District, a branch of local government separate from the Village Board. In addition, we are part of a larger community that includes Cook County Forest Preserves and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. All these entities develop programs that are a resource for residents who are interested in outdoor activities, climate, environment, and animals that surround us and impact community life.
View the 2022 photo contest winners from the Cook County Forest Preserves
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COOK COUNTY, Ill. (September 24, 2022) – The Forest Preserve District of Cook County hosts a...
Dyer author highlights local hidden gems in Secret Northwest Indiana book
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (September 9, 2022) Joseph Pete has spent his entire life in Northwest Indiana, often making his way over the border...
‘Bird the Preserves’ during fall migration season, says Cook County Forest Preserves
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CHICAGO, Ill. (September 6, 2022) – Deep on the South Side of Chicago, nestled among industry...
Lansing-based Glad Earth Composting offers subscription-based composting services
“Making the earth glad one bucket of kitchen scraps at a time"
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (September 5, 2022) – Lansing resident Adam Barker is...
Five facts about Hummingbird Moths
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COOK COUNTY, Ill. (August 29, 2022) – Is it a bird? A plane? It’s a …...
Tenth LOOP bike ride pedals through Lansing on September 17
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2022) – Lansing Out On Pedals, otherwise known as LOOP, will return to Lansing's paths, streets, and runways...
America’s oldest national parks
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By Lauren Liebhaber
We live...
Dual-state bike ride and hike to occur on Labor Day at Wolf Lake
Information provided by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative
WHITING, Ind. (August 10, 2022) The bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride will be held Monday,...
Monarch butterflies are endangered, trying to make a comeback
Home gardeners can help restore food supply
by Emma Rubin
Above: A monarch butterfly visits Jacqueline Day's back yard on Oak Avenue in Lansing, Illinois. (Photo:...
South Suburban College earns recognition from The Conservation Foundation
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 9, 2022) – South Suburban College (SSC) was recently recognized by The Conservation Foundation, one...
Paddlers get river view of Underground Railroad sites
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CHICAGO, Ill. (July 24, 2022) - The Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project hosted the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA)...
Endangered Blanding’s turtles released into wild in south Cook County
Eleven baby Blanding’s turtles released into the wild through a brand-new partnership between Shedd Aquarium and Forest Preserves of Cook County
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Gary Community Partnership to host Back2Health 3K run and Back to School Health Fair
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Free event runs 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and includes many health-related services and activities
GARY, Ind. (July 19, 2022)...
New sand volleyball courts now ready for use at Lan-Oak Park
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 13, 2022) – In an area of Lan-Oak Park where local residents once served tennis balls to each other,...
Illinois rebrands Asian Carp as ‘Copi’ in effort to increase consumption and help environment
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 25, 2022) – Following more than two years of consumer research and planning,...
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