Important Community Updates
Read below for Earth Day and Arbor Day updates and information about the Lake Forest Station pop-up shop, GO Lake Forest Bike Ride event, Deerpath Construction and Traffic updates, the Local Vaccination Event, and more!
City Partners with LF/LB Vaccine Buddies, Others to Provide Access to Vaccine

On Sunday, April 18, the City of Lake Forest hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Deer Path Middle School in partnership with Doctors Test Centers. Over 400 eligible individuals were served at this clinic.

The City greatly appreciates the hard work of everyone involved in planning and executing this event, especially our partners at Doctors Test Centers, the LF/LB Vaccine Buddies, Lake Forest Schools, and the Village of Lake Bluff. The City will continue to advocate for additional mobile vaccination opportunities in our area.
Deerpath Lane Shift Starts Next Week
Beginning Wednesday, April 28, a new traffic pattern will go into effect to allow for the installation of a new storm sewer on Deerpath. East and westbound traffic will be shifted to accommodate this work until Friday, May 21, weather permitting. In addition, access to Ahwahnee Road from Deerpath will be closed, and local traffic will be rerouted to Ahwahnee Lane during this work.

Visit our project web page for updates regarding the ongoing flood mitigation project. To opt in for email or text/SMS alerts on the status of this project, please register your contact information online.
Winning Earth Day Poem Penned by Deer Path Middle School Student Emma LeGrand
The winning entry of Green Minds LFLB Earth Day Poetry Challenge, Miracles of the World, was written by local Deer Path Middle School student Emma LeGrand! Congratulations to all the students who submitted entries, video recitals or helped in other ways to to create this beautiful tribute to our Mother Earth.
Local Volunteers Clean Up Beach for Earth Day
The City of Lake Forest, along with GreenMinds LFLB, Lake Forest Open Lands Association, and the League of Women Voters - Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area organized a successful beach cleanup event last weekend to celebrate Earth Day. While it may have been a little cold and windy, the group, accompanied by 50 volunteers, were able to collect a significant amount of trash and micro plastic that had collected on the beach.
Thank you to all of the volunteers that participated during this event! Visit Green Minds LFLB for some helpful tips on how you can reduce plastic use at home!
Arbor Day Events Planned This Week
Lake Forest Open Lands to Host Dig Earth! Event This Saturday

Dig Earth! will be hosted this Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon) at the Mellody Farm Nature Preserve located at 350 N. Waukegan Road. Stop by to help clear invasives, distribute seeds and improve local habitats! Visit Lake Forest Open Lands for more information and to register.
Seedling Pick up Continues through April 30

The City continues to offer daily seedling pickup of Balsam fir, White spruce, and Hackberry trees at various locations, including:

  • City Hall
  • West Park
  • South Park
  • Northcroft Park
  • Everett Park

The seedlings are available and refilled daily while supplies last.
Support Local Institutions at Lake Forest Station!
Lake Forest Station, A unique pop up shop benefiting local non profits and institutions, opens next week and will feature the following organizations.

Paws for Patrick on Thurs., April 29
Mother's Trust on Fri., April 30
Gorton Community Center on Sat., May 1

The Lake Forest Station will be open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Make sure you follow the Lake Forest Station on Instagram or Facebook to see what unique gifts will be featured each day.
Peddle with Parks and Rec on Sat., May 1
Ready to kick off spring with a family bike ride? Join friends and families for a bike ride down the Robert McClory bike path. The Go Lake Forest Family Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Downtown Lake Forest Metra Station to ride south for approximately 45 minutes. A Lake Forest police officer will join the group to provide a fun and safe ride. Register here for this free event.
Spirit of 67 Foundation to Host Virtual Fundraiser
Join the Spirit of 67 Foundation May 3-6, 2021, for a virtual fundraising event celebrating Lake Forest schools and students. The series will feature stories and reflections from the past year, a paddle raise and auction -- it is an event that will surely raise our spirits! Visit their website for more information.
Vaccination Opportunities Expand in Lake County
All Illinois adults age 16 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. As eligibility expands in Illinois, the Lake County Health Department has announced multiple sites will be opening to offer residents access to the vaccine.

While eligibility does not mean availability of appointments, those interested in the receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to visit the Lake County Health Department for tips on how you can find a vaccine in your area.
Upcoming City Meetings

  • Property and Public Lands Committee: Monday, 4/26, 4:30 p.m.
  • Zoning Board of Appeals: Monday, 4/26, 6:30 p.m.
  • Cemetery Commission, 4/28, 5 p.m.
  • Historic Preservation Commission, 4/28, 6 p.m

Click here for agendas, minutes, packets and videos. Meetings are held remotely unless noted.
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