Champaign County Forest Preserve
The Champaign County Forest Preserve operates six forest preserves throughout Champaign County, providing residents with over 4,000 acres of natural habitat, including trails, lakes and outdoor activities year-round. Venues like the Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Homer Lake Interpretative Center also provide opportunities of all ages to learn more about the local heritage and experience fun family-gatherings.
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Museum of the Grand Prairie learning tubs help teachers bring history to life
There are 61 schools in Champaign County with a little more than 25,000 students in grades K-12. But only one…
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Champaign County Forest Preserve offers Camp in a Bag
The Champaign County Forest Preserve introduces Camp in a Bag for children ages 3 to 11. Because summer camps were…
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Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Homer Lake Interpretive Center to reopen July 8
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has announced that the Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Homer Lake Interpretive Center…
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Lake of the Woods Golf Course to update guidelines into Phase 3
The Lake of the Woods golf course is updating their golf guidelines as the Central region of the Restore Illinois…
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Mahomet to get first ADA accessible boat launch in Champaign County
A popular gathering point in Mahomet is getting a few new features, making it more accessible for outdoor enthusiasts. Construction…
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Mahomet’s 2020 Freedom Fest Canceled
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has canceled the 2020 Freedom Fest, an annual Fourth of July Celebration at Lake of…
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Lake of the Woods Golf Course to reopen May 1
By Brogan Hennesy The Lake of the Woods Golf Course will reopen on May 1. Golfers will be able to…
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Forest Preserves Remain Open under Extension of Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District remains committed to supporting the health of our residents and visitors under the State…
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Pritzker closes Illinois golf courses
Golf courses in the State of Illinois are closed as of Thursday, March 27, 2020 until further notice. Earlier in…
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Champaign County Forest Preserve Egg Hunt
There is one Egg Hunt in Champaign County that has not been canceled: the Champaign County Forest Preserve’s annual Egg…
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