Pelican Palooza

Pelican Palooza highlights local Fox Lake businesses, parks and public spaces, and celebrates the migration of the American White Pelican Migration. This event is from April 1 to April 16th.This two-week event has something for people of all ages! 

Photo Contest: Submit your Local Pelican Photography between March 22 - April 17, 2023. Photos will be posted on Facebook.  Entries with the most likes will be awarded prizes. Submit your Local Pelican Photography between March 22 - April 17, 2023. Photos will be posted on Facebook.  Entries with the most likes will be awarded prizes. Submit your Local Pelican Photography to FLParksandRec1@gmail.com between March 22 - April 17, 2023. Photos will be posted on Facebook. Entries with the most likes will be awarded prizes. 

Kids Crafts: Pelican activities will be available at the Fox Lake District Library from March 31 - April 17. Call the library at (847) 587-0198 for more information. 

Photo Exhibit: Local pelican photography will be on display at the Fox Lake District Library on the second floor from March 25 to April 17. 

Scavenger Hunt: Download the Goosechase app for free on Apple or Google Play and search Pelican Palooza or enter code X4QR4V to start. The Scavenger hunt will run from April 1 through April 16, 2023. Earn 800 points and receive a free cookie. Participants that complete all the missions will be entered into a raffle for prizes.  

Informational Flyer

Pelican Education: Thursday April 6 @ 7 p.m. via Zoom. Join Lake County Forest Preserve educators for this virtual program "A Wonderful Bird is the Pelican" and discover where pelicans nest and breed, how and what they eat, where to spot them during migration and learn about the challenges faced by this magnificent bird.