The Lake Bluff Open Lands Association is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of open spaces and natural areas in and around Lake Bluff, Illinois.With no paid staff and only seasonal, student workers, we are an “almost” all volunteer organization. In 2011, we’re celebrating our 30th anniversary and we’re excited that we are able to manage over 200 acres of Lake Bluff, in 13 separate natural areas around town as natural areas, including: The Skokie River Land and Water Preserve, The Lake Bluff Site (Lake County Forest Preserve District), The Carolyn Goetz Wetlands Preserve, The Prairie Preserve on Belle Foret Drive, Lake Genevieve, Dwyer Woods, Ravine Park (from Gurney to Moffett), Beach Prairies, Crab Tree Farm Conservation Easements, Moffett Woods, Rockland Wetlands, Bike Path (along Hwy. 176) and Train Station Bike Path Entrance, as well as three additional Conservation Easements on private property throughout Lake Bluff.
Please lend a hand if you can.
Management of our preserves is largely accomplished during our volunteer fun days, usually held on Saturdays and Sundays. For a schedule of upcoming volunteer events, click on the Calendar. We’d love to have you join us. — Larry McCotter, President
Native Tree Sale Order Form
Open our 2011 order form » PDF file will allow you to download and print. Choosing Native Trees for Lake Bluff In general, the challenge in choosing plant material for Lake Bluff is the fact that we’re already surrounded by … read more
LBOLA work days. Your chance to volunteer.
See our events calendar to check out what’s coming up. Then give us a call, email, or stop by and join us on a work day. Why not just show up at the site? You can imagine how helpful it … read more
Notes from our past.
Lake Bluff Open Lands Association was formed in 1981 by Carolyn Goetz for the purpose of saving a small wetland and white pine plantation from being developed into a housing subdivision. Carolyn’s success led to the eventual purchase of the … read more
We’re on a Mission.
The purpose of this association is the protection, preservation, restoration and management of open spaces and natural areas, including wetlands, forests, ravines, beaches, beach bluffs, prairies, rivers and savannas in and around the Village of Lake Bluff, Illinois. These purposes … read more
