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Volunteer Earns Statewide Honor for Service

Bruce Kulik was named Outstanding Senior Volunteer for his work with the Forest Preserve District.

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Turtle Crossing Ahead

Watch for turtles on roads near wetlands to help them reach their next stop safely.

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Kids, Reel in Fun at Free Derby

Join the Just for Kids Fishing Derby June 8 at Blackwell for a free morning of fishing, prizes, and outdoor family fun!

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Milling Around

June 16 – 20
July 7 – 11

Fifth and sixth graders, step back into the past and out into the preserves for a week full of crafts, games, and exploration. Make everything from candles to cornbread after tracking down animals and reeling in fish ­— all the old-fashioned way!

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We're continually working to restore natural areas, improve outdoor recreational experiences, and invest in existing facilities in DuPage County's forest preserves.

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Share your time and talents to help restore habitats, care for wildlife, and host recreational and cultural programs by joining our corps of individual and group volunteers.

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Your generosity sustains DuPage forest preserves and inspires the work we do to make them extraordinary places to visit.

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Become a Community Partner

Partner with the nonprofit Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County to help connect people to nature.

Who We Are

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Our Mission

To acquire and hold lands for the purpose of preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of DuPage County citizens

26,000

Acres

175

Miles of Trails

60

Forest Preserves

5.9 Million

Annual Visitors