Kane County Forest Preserve District

UPDATE: Early Spring on the Way ----- Winter's Last Stand or an Early Spring Surprise in Kane County; Only the Groundhog Knows
2/2/24 UPDATE: Woodstock Willie declares an early...

Good Natured: Steps to Kick Invasive Species to the Curb
Over the past couple of weeks, we've established that a) hitchhiking,...

Grant Funds Big Rock Trail Improvement Project
The State has announced the Big Rock Forest Preserve trail
impro...

Good Natured: Welcome to Mast Year 2023!
If you've thought, lately, that you're going nuts, guess what...

Kane County Offers 'Staycation' Holiday Activities for All Ages
If Labor Day weekend plans call for a 'staycation', Kane County offer...

And the Largest Forest Preserve in Kane County is .....
The Dick Young Forest Preserve is the largest preserve in the Forest P...

Kane County Forest Preserve Expands with More Land
Through a mixture of purchases and donations, the Forest Preserve Dis...

Bridge Repairs Prompt Trail Closures in Elgin, April 24 - May 5
A portion of the Elgin Township Trail, south of Voyageur Landing Fore...

Kane County Celebrates Its Largest Squirrel
On Groundhog Day, Kane County is celebrating its largest squirrel, als...

Learn How to Identify Animal Tracks During a Nature Hike
Learn about the various types of animal signs you can discover while ...
Good Natured: Deck the Halls with An Osage Orange
I know, holly is the traditional plant to mix in with pine, spruce a...

Clearing Project to Improve Migratory Bird Habitat Ramps Up this Winter
A multiyear project to clear invasive trees and brush from the east si...