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Kane County Forest Preserve District

August 2004 Dedication of the Jon J. Duerr Preserve in South Elgin

Passing of Longtime Kane County Forest Preserve Champion

On February 13, 2024 the Kane County Forest Preserve learned of the pa...
Groundhog in Kane County

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...
Despite attempts to eradicate it, the spongy (formerly gypsy) moth continues to impact trees throughout our area. This female, full of eggs, was found in Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles in July 2023.

Good Natured: Steps to Kick Invasive Species to the Curb

​Over the past couple of weeks, we've established that a) hitchhiking,...
Big Rock Forest Preserve

Grant Funds Big Rock Trail Improvement Project

The State has announced the Big Rock Forest Preserve trail impro...
If you think you're seeing more nuts than usual this year, you're not alone. Our region is experiencing an abundance of mast, or tree fruit, this year, with many species producing prodigious quantities of seeds.

Good Natured: Welcome to Mast Year 2023!

​If you've thought, lately, that you're going nuts, guess what...
Kane County is loaded with outdoor activities for the perfect family staycation this Labor Day weekend.

Kane County Offers 'Staycation' Holiday Activities for All Ages

​If Labor Day weekend plans call for a 'staycation', Kane County offer...
Dick Young Forest Preserve

And the Largest Forest Preserve in Kane County is .....

The Dick Young Forest Preserve is the largest preserve in the Forest P...
Dick Young Forest Preserve - Photo Courtesy of the Forest Preserve of Kane County Facebook Page

Kane County Forest Preserve Expands with More Land

​Through a mixture of purchases and donations, the Forest Preserve Dis...
Elgin Township Trail

Bridge Repairs Prompt Trail Closures in Elgin, April 24 - May 5

​A portion of the Elgin Township Trail, south of Voyageur Landing Fore...
Trail cam photo courtesy of Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Kane County Celebrates Its Largest Squirrel

On Groundhog Day, Kane County is celebrating its largest squirrel, als...
Do you know how to identify animals from the tracks they leave behind?

Learn How to Identify Animal Tracks During a Nature Hike

​Learn about the various types of animal signs you can discover while ...
Deck the halls with boughs of .... hedge apples?

Good Natured: Deck the Halls with An Osage Orange

​​I know, holly is the traditional plant to mix in with pine, spruce a...
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