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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.
Edge Adventures Deep River Aerial Park offers friendly, physical challenges
Plus, "Salute to Service" by Edge Adventures honors veterans
by Melanie Jongsma
CROWN POINT, Ind. (May 8, 2018) - On a bright Saturday morning, I travelled...
IDNR reminds residents to leave young wildlife alone
Found babies are not necessarily abandoned
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 5, 2018) – The Illinois Department of...
Nature education program offered at Green Lake
Saturday, May 26, 1:30pm
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (May 2, 2018) - Sand Ridge Nature Center will present...
Edge Adventures Deep River Aerial Park opens May 5
"Brunch is Boring" Mother's Day special also available
information provided by Big Splash PR
CROWN POINT, Ind. (April 18, 2018) - On Saturday, May 5, Edge...
Sand Ridge Nature Center celebrates Earth Day
Saturday, April 21, 10:00am–3:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 16, 2018) - Forest preserves throughout Cook County are celebrating Earth Day in a variety...
Forest Preserves of Cook County to host free documentary screening at West Pullman Library
Learn about volunteering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County
information received from the Forest Preserves of Cook County
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 27, 2018) - The...
Spring events in local forest preserves
by Melanie Jongsma
SOUTH HOLLAND and LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2018) - The Forest Preserves of Cook County have released their Spring Guide to events...
Winterhoff Park to join Lan-Oak Park District’s series of ‘destination’ parks
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2018) - Van Laten Park has a StoryWalk. Lions Park has pickleball. Potts Park is slated for bocce....
Zander Woods undergoes restoration
Rare ecosystem ranks as Number 2 priority
information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County
THORNTON, Ill. (January 21, 2018) - Lansing residents who drive to...
Study confirms Lansing’s dog park is following best practices
Design and placement meet national standards
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 15, 2018) - Though having a dog park is new to Lansing, the concept...
Lan-Oak Park District offers ‘a good variety’ at Eisenhower Center
New programs, affordable prices make 2018 a good year to get active
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) - Throughout the year, the Lan-Oak Park...
Sand Ridge Nature Center offers January activities
information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 2018) - Sand Ridge Nature Center offers a variety of monthly series...
Taltree Arboretum and Purdue University Northwest announce partnership
Purdue will assume operations of Taltree Arboretum & Gardens in early 2018
Information provided by Purdue University Northwest
VALPARAISO, Ind. (December 20, 2017) - Taltree Arboretum...
Mowing leaves instead of raking
Mulching can save money and improve the environment
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2017) - Public Works staff confirm that Lansing's 2017 arrangement with...
Lansing gets a dog park
At last
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 24, 2017) - Dog lovers throughout Lansing have been requesting a dog park for years, and 2018 will...