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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.
November 15 is Opening Day for Picnic and Special Event Permit Sales, 2020 Camping Reservations
Permits, reservations available online and in person from Forest Preserves of Cook County
information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (November 11,...
Creativity abounds at annual Lan-Oak Park District Halloween Parade
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (November 6, 2019) - Halloween was still five days away, but participants in the 2019 Lan-Oak Park District Halloween Parade...
IDNR announces grant funding opportunities schedule
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 24, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois...
Forest Preserves of Cook County hosts 5 guided nature walks to celebrate 25 Illinois Nature Preserves
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
BURNHAM, Ill. (October 23, 2019) - In honor of the dedication of the Forest Preserves of...
Skippy visits Lansing for book signing
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 20, 2019) - Autumn Fest was not the only event in Lansing last weekend. A couple miles northwest of...
Illinois EPA launches annual environmental education competition for fifth- and sixth-grade students
Agency encourages youth creativity and involvement
information provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 17, 2019) – Fifth- and sixth-grade writers and artists...
Autumn is peak season for deer vs. vehicle crashes
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 14, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources...
Park district adds three trees to dog park
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 13, 2019) - Paws 'n Play dog park was closed for a few hours Wednesday morning, October 9, for...
Lansing Garden Club installs pollinator gardens behind Eisenhower Fitness Center
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2019) - Tucked away behind the Eisenhower Fitness Center in Lansing is the Mildred Burt Nature Center, a...
Skippy (and her owner) to hold book signing at Lansing dog park
Saturday, October 12, 11:00am–1:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 30, 2019) - Former Lansing resident and first-time author Ed Trevino has made arrangements with the...
IDNR announces sites opening for 2019 youth waterfowl hunting seasons
Youth hunt weekends precede start of regular waterfowl seasons
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 26, 2019) – A number...
Endangered Species Protection Board to conduct public hearing on proposed list changes
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 26, 2019) – The Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board will hold a public...
Gate fixed at Small Dog section of Paws ‘n Play Dog Park
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 24, 2019) - For many weeks, the latch on the gate to the Small Dog section of Lansing's dog...
Trustees get a taste of the benefits of beekeeping
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 16, 2019) - Diane and Rich Lund showed up at the September 3 Committee of the Whole meeting with...
Rock Cut State Park to host deer and turkey hunt for hunters with disabilities
November 14-16 (applications required by October 18)
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
LOVES PARK, Ill. (September 12, 2019) – The Illinois Department...