Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Coyotes Out Looking for Love As Mating Season Peaks

People reminded to keep pets close this time of year when coyotes can be more bold

1 February 2023

Support Forest Preserve District Conservation Efforts With 3:1 Matching Challenge From Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation

(Jan. 31, 2023) — The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites supporters to help raise $7,000 to maximize its latest Community Stewardship Challenge Grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.

31 January 2023

Willowbrook Wildlife Center to Receive $2 Million for Efficiency Improvements Thanks to Rep. Sean Casten

(Jan. 4, 2023) Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Willowbrook Wildlife Center are excited to announce $2 million in federal funding that will be used to construct and increase the energy efficiency of a new 27,000-square-f...

4 January 2023

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT APPROVES 2023 BUDGET AND 2022 TAX LEVY

District safeguards itself against inflation without raising taxes(Dec. 22, 2022) — On Tuesday the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agency’s 2023 budget and annual appropriation ordinance. The $130 million budget...

22 December 2022

Forest Preserve District Closes Forest Preserves and Facilities Due to Forecast for Unsafe Conditions

(Dec. 22, 2022) —With dangerously cold temperatures forecast for the region, all Forest Preserve District of DuPage County forest preserves and buildings will be closed and programs canceled on Friday, Dec. 23.

22 December 2022

Newly Elected Forest Preserve District Board Sworn In

Six commissioners and president take their oaths and establish term lengths(Dec. 8, 2022) — This week the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s newly elected seven-member Board of Commissioners — all incumbents — took their oaths of office and determined how long e...

8 December 2022

Play It Safe in the Outdoors This Winter

Simple steps will keep you safe during outdoor winter activities

2 December 2022

Get Ready for a Flurry of Winter Fun!

Sledding, snow tubing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and more available(Dec. 2, 2022) — Embrace winter with a flurry of outdoor fun in the DuPage forest preserves, which offer residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this winter.

2 December 2022

Support DuPage Forest Preserves on Giving Tuesday and Through 2022

Matching Opportunities Make Gifts Go Twice as Far Through 2022 Support your DuPage forest preserves on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, through the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, and the Friends' board of directors will match total...

28 November 2022

DuPage Forest Preserve 2023 Annual Permits Go on Sale Dec. 1

Purchase permits for off-leash dog areas, private boating, archery, and model crafts

18 November 2022