Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Popular Forest Preserve District Amenities Open May 5 and 6

Family camping, boat rentals, and the scenic overlook at Greene Valley open for the season

2 May 2023

Shop the Forest Preserve District's Popular Native Plant Sale May 19 and 20

Sale offers expert advice and 160 species of flowers, grasses, and shrubs

26 April 2023

Free Wood Chips Available at Forest Preserve District's Native Plant Nursery May 20

Mulch provides many benefits to landscapes

25 April 2023

Celebrate Earth Week and National Volunteer Week by Helping Out at a DuPage Forest Preserve

Invest in the planet and celebrate service at a local volunteer workday

14 April 2023

Graue Mill and Museum Opens for the Season April 15

Popular historical destination to open for programs on milling, spinning, and weaving by expert Forest Preserve District historical interpreters

11 April 2023

Spring Prescription Burns Underway to Benefit Habitats

Specially trained crews carry out burns in spring and fall

24 March 2023

Popular Trout Fishing for Kids Program at Wood Dale Grove March 25

Special early access for kids to stocked lake

17 March 2023

More Accolades at Award-Winning The Preserve at Oak Meadows

Golfers can find a top-notch experience and PGA-recognized staff at local golf preserve and clubhouse

24 February 2023

Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Welcomes New and Renewed Board Members

(Feb. 16, 2023) — The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently welcomed three new volunteers to its board of directors and celebrated the reappointment of another. Each was approved for a three-year term serving the Friends, a 501(c)(3) organiza...

15 February 2023

Registration for Forest Preserve Summer Camps Opens Feb. 15 for DuPage Residents

Outdoor camps provide great opportunities for kids to connect to nature(Feb. 10, 2023) — The Forest Preserve District’s popular lineup of summer camps will return for the summer of 2023, and registration will open for DuPage County residents on Feb. 15 and for nonresiden...

10 February 2023