Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

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

Get rare behind-the-scenes look at Illinois’ first center dedicated to raising freshwater mussels(Nov. 3, 2022) — See how Forest Preserve District of DuPage County ecologists are raising freshwater mussels, federally endangered Hine’s emerald dragonflies, and other aquat...

3 November 2022

Forest Preserve District Awarded Grant to Restore Woodland at Blackwell

Partnership to Restore Woodland Understory Will Benefit Birds

1 November 2022

Why You Might See More Coyotes This Time of Year

Young start to leave their parents’ homes in fall to find their own territories(Oct. 27, 2022) — DuPage County residents might see more coyotes between now and February as young leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own, according to the Fo...

27 October 2022

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

26 October 2022

Forest Preserve District Officials Join Local Trail Enthusiasts to Celebrate Important Trail Connection

1.7-mile multipurpose segment completes 19.75-mile North Central DuPage Regional Trail

21 October 2022

On the Road This Fall? Watch for Deer!

7 October 2022

Have Fun in the Fields at Kline Creek Farm's Annual Corn Harvest

Experience the fall harvest at free family event

7 October 2022

Forest Preserve District Hosts Solarbration

Guests gather to celebrate the installation of the District’s most ambitious solar project to date

5 October 2022

Media and Guests Invited to Blackwell Solar Celebration on Oct. 4

Celebrate the completion of another successful green initiative by the Forest Preserve District

28 September 2022

Public Invited to Comment Online on Plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley, and Waterfall Glen

Feedback will help shape plans for three popular forest preserves

28 September 2022