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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.
Forest Preserves and Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways collaborate on $25 million in infrastructure improvements
Nearly $700,000 for Wampum Lake design and improvements included in plans, over the next four years
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
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Dunes Learning Center welcomes new board of directors
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PORTER, Ind. (February 26, 2020) - Dunes Learning Center recently welcomed new board members Doug Wassilak, Amber...
Dads and daughters dine and dance at Eisenhower Center
It's a 17-year Friday-before-Valentines-Day tradition
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 16, 2020) - "We had trouble teaching in our preschool today," explained Sharon Desjardins on...
Lan-Oak Park District wins Outstanding Park Award
Paws 'n Play Dog Park gets recognized by IPRA
by Melanie Jongsma
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 5, 2020) – At the January 24 awards ceremony at this...
Governor Pritzker announces $29.7 million in grants for Illinois park projects
OSLAD grants will support park development and open space land acquisition in 27 counties
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 19,...
Starved Rock Bald Eagle Watch set for January 25–26
by Melanie Jongsma
OGLESBY, Ill. (January 8, 2020) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reports that Starved Rock Bald Eagle Watch Weekend is...
Gov. Pritzker announces $653,710 in boat access grants
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 8, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker announced $653,710 in grant funding for six communities...
Like Lansing, IDNR encouraging pollinator-friendly habitats
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Above: Members of the Lansing Garden Club adopted the Mildred Burt Nature Center as an summer...
Illinois EPA completes forced removal action at A & V Tire Recycling
More than 1,200 tons of waste tires removed
information provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 25, 2019) – Illinois EPA Director...
Wolf Lake to host 2020 Winter Fest on January 18
Native American artifacts to be featured
information provided by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative
WHITING, Ind. (December 27, 2019) - Native American artifacts in...
IDNR announces snowmobile trail grant recipients
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 20, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced $597,742 in...
IDO accepting applications for cover crop premium discount program
Closing date January 15, 2020
information provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 8, 2019) – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a...
Lan-Oak Park District to raise fees in 2020
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2019) - Partly in response to incidents this past summer that resulted in damage to park property, the...
Annual Settlers’ Day comes to Sand Ridge Nature Center Sunday, November 24
Re-enactors portray 1600s through Civil War with living history demonstrations, history hikes
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 21,...
Illinois’ second Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy biennial report released
Significant investments and measurable progress in reducing nutrient loss
information provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 20, 2019) – The Directors of...