Celebrate Earth Week with Fun Events!

By: Jonathan Jones 04/22/2014

Lake County is known for its natural beauty.  There's no better way to show our surrounding nature how much it means to us than taking care of it.  The Lake County Forest Preserve has a whole week of events to celebrate Earth Day, and they include everything from bird watching to a Des Plaines River clean up.

Earth Week includes so many different kinds of opportunities for kids and adults. Join with volunteer workdays, interactive programs and entertaining presentations. Learn about local wildlife and environmentally friendly living. Some programs will feature live animals while some may take you outside.  There's something for everyone!

Here's a whole bunch of events in honor of Earth Week!

Earth Day Festival at Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills Mall : Tuesday, April 22

A Fishy Tale at Independence Grove in Libertyville:  Wednesday, April 23, 4 - 5 p.m.

Antioch's Eco Fair: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Forest Preserves Events at Various Locations: Daily through April 26

Earth Day Fun Run 5K & Family Kite Fly Event at Lindenhurst Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 26

Lindenhurst's Earth Day Activities:  Saturday, April 26

Earth Week Celebration at James Lumber Center for Performing Arts: Daily through Saturday, April 26

Facing Extinction Exhibit: Daily hours through Wednesday, April 30