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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.
Oakley Park becomes Lansing’s first ‘smart playground’
Biba app offers ways for families to combine new and old technologies
by Natalie Togtman and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2019) - The Lan...
Sun shines on First Christian Church of Lansing
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2019) - First Christian Church was blessed with sunny skies on the morning of their outdoor Praise in...
Rain, cool temps make park maintenance difficult
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 21, 2019) - "I need it to stop raining," said Michelle Havran at the May 20 Park Board meeting....
New Park Board Commissioners installed
At May 20 meeting of Lan-Oak Park District Board
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 21, 2019) - On Monday night, May 20, the crowd in...
Edge Adventure Parks host Salute to Service weekend
Saturday, May 25–Monday, May 27
information provided by Edge Adventure Parks
CROWN POINT, Ind. (May 18, 2019) - All three Edge Adventure Parks are planning a...
Governor Pritzker signs new wind farm bill
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 19, 2019) - Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 2988 on Friday, clarifying current law...
IDOT provides 5,000 trees to Illinois schools
Earth Day tradition replaces trees lost to construction, maintenance activities
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 2019) — The Illinois Department...
Sand Ridge Nature Center offers Earth Day activities
Saturday, April 20, 10:00am-3:00pm
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 17, 2019) - The Forest Preserves of Cook County...
April events and programs at Sand Ridge Nature Center
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 6, 2019) - A variety of spring programs are available throughout the...
IDNR reminds residents to leave young wildlife alone during breeding season
Found babies are not necessarily abandoned
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 19, 2019) – Spring is a busy breeding...
Public notice: Park Board meetings rescheduled
LANSING, Ill. (March 7, 2019) - The Lan-Oak Park District Board of Commissioners has cancelled its Committee of the Whole and regular Board meetings...
Lan-Oak Park District welcomes pollinator gardens concept
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2019) - "I love what you've done with updating the parks," said Diane Lund at the February...
Governor Pritzker announces $28.9 million in grants for 89 local park projects throughout Illinois
Sand Ridge, Shabbona Woods, and Green Lake included among recipients
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 7, 2019) – Governor JB...
Dresden Nuclear Power Station to help prevent ice jams, flash floods in Kankakee River
IEPA, IEMA plan involves discharging water from cooling ponds
information provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 2, 2019) — In an effort...
Illinois 2018-19 deer hunting seasons result in preliminary harvest of 151,577 deer
Archers, youth, and muzzleloaders contribute to totals
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 28, 2019) – Hunters in Illinois harvested...