Soil & Water
Explore water conservation as you learn about erosion, water pollution and run-off as you experiment with the landscape on our enviroscape model. Then look down to the ground to dig for and identify the different types of soil found in Lake County.
Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.
Cost:
$6 per child ($8 out of county)
Scout Level:
Bear Scouts
Skills:
Eligible for badge upon completion
Length (time):
1 ½ hours
Number of People:
20 people/group max – 8 min
When Offered:
Sept-Oct, Mar-May
Location:
Independence Grove, Libertyville
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Libertyville
Independence Grove offers outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered on a 115-acre lake. Surrounding prairie and woodlands provide a picturesque backdrop for hiking, biking, picnicking and other fun activities.
The preserve is located in central Lake County near Libertyville. The entrance and parking area are located on Buckley Road (Route 137) just east of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) and west of River Road.
Search Programs
