Exclusive Interview: LFOLA CEO Ryan G. London on Open Lands, Bonfires, and Community Conservation

Join us for an exclusive interview with Ryan G. London, President & CEO of the Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA), as he shares insights into the organization’s mission to preserve and protect nature in the community. We dive deep into the significance of LFOLA, the success of their Bagpipes & Bonfire event, and how conservation efforts are shaping the future of Lake County.

Ryan also talks about the exciting upcoming initiatives at LFOLA, including the Oaktober Tree Sale and what’s next for nature preserves like Mellody Farm. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the importance of local conservation, community events, and the long-term impact on the environment.

🎧 Listen now to stay informed on all things conservation and community involvement with LFOLA!

Key Moments:
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2:31 - lfola.org CEO Ryan G. London, President & CEO joins the show
5:05 - What is Open Lands?
6:39 - Bagpipes and Bonfire Event https://lfola.org/bagpipes-bonfire-th...
11:55 - George Pandaleon clip on attendance
14:45 - What gets burned?
17:40 - How long does the bonfire take to burn out?
18:37 - Getting ready for next year's Bonfire and Bagpipes event
21:14 - Confused with Forest Preserve referendum
21:20 - Other fundraisers
23:04 - What is Mellody Farm? https://lfola.org/your-preserves/mell...
26:28 - Ellen Stirling clip
27:53 - Lake County Forest Preserve referendum
35:00 - Is the County Preserve a competitor?
38:00 - Camping discussion
42:14 - COVID created spike in camping in state and national parks
45:25 - Oaktober Tree Sale
49:10 - What's the deal with (or was) Lake Bluff Golf Course?
55:02 - Tree Sale
58:55 - What's with the bees situation?