Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Prescribed Fire Season Set To Begin in DuPage Forest Preserves

Specially trained crews carry out controlled burns in the forest preserves in spring and fall

8 November 2023

Take Exclusive Tour of DuPage Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Nov. 18 & 19

Get rare behind-the-scenes look at Illinois’ first center dedicated to raising freshwater musselsSee how Forest Preserve District of DuPage County ecologists are raising freshwater mussels, federally endangered Hine’s emerald dragonflies, and other aquatic animals during...

8 November 2023

Forest Preserve District Seeks Input on Maple Meadows Golf Preserve Improvement Plan

Open house and short survey to gather public feedback

19 October 2023

Forest Preserve District Intentionally Operates in the Dark

District takes pragmatic approach to safely reducing light pollution

3 October 2023

Community Invited to the Fall Festival at Danada Oct. 7 & 8, The Forest Preserve District's Largest Event of the Year

Thousands will attend free annual two-day event in Wheaton

2 October 2023

Public Survey To Shape the Future of DuPage County's Forest Preserves

Residents asked to share feedback to help identify future Forest Preserve District priorities and projects

14 September 2023

Forest Preserve District Earns U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Recognition for Use of Green Power

District joins EPA’s Green Power Partnership

21 July 2023

Forest Preserve District's Fleet Ranks Among the Top in the Nation

District’s alternative-fuel fleet honored with prestigious awards

20 July 2023

Go Native at Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale

Online ordering begins Aug. 1

19 July 2023

Forest Preserve District To Host Archery Open House Aug. 5

Aspiring archers invited to explore the sport with certified instructors

19 July 2023