Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County improves the quality of life for all DuPage County residents. Its 26,000 acres of woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and waterways contribute to cleaner air and water, help with flood control, create vital habitats for wildlife, and provide safe spaces where people can boost their physical and mental health. More than 5.5 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 175 miles of trails, seven education centers, and scores of programs each year.

February 12, 2020

Woman Catches Nature through iPhoneography

Dawn BertucaNature iPhoneographer

I’m a lifelong DuPage resident, wife and mother. In the past, I was editor of a photography magazine, a creative director, freelance marketing...

January 30, 2020

Man and His Dog Glide on Trails

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Sean SeamonAll-Season Nature Lover

I am originally from Minnesota, but work for The Department of Energy at Argonne National Laboratory brought me to the area.

January 15, 2020

Man Enjoys Exploring the Preserves

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Daryl Kellenberger loves nature, and he loves sharing the beauty of nature with others through his photography and Instagram page @daryl.k.

December 10, 2019

Nature Comes Naturally for Woman

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Lynette KleisnerNature comes naturally

I've always been interested in nature and wildlife. I've been the videographer at Brookfield Zoo for 13 years, and my husband and I have one...

November 25, 2019

Nature Through His Lens

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

If you follow the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on social media or spend much time on dupageforest.org, you’ve probably seen nature through his lens. Local hobby...

November 15, 2019

Woodridge Man Has Eagle Eye to the Sky

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Jeff Smith braves howling winds and brutal cold to scour the skies for migrating hawks from atop the Greene Valley scenic overlook, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

October 30, 2019

Aurora Woman Makes Up for Lost Time

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

April Green is making up for lost time. After living in DuPage County for 32 years, she decided 2019 was the year to discover DuPage forest preserves.

October 10, 2019

Glen Ellyn Man Has Deep Roots to Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Bruce Blake spent much of his childhood playing outside. But he credits an aunt with teaching him to appreciate nature.

September 19, 2019

Nature Helps Woman Find Inner Peace

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Petra Sliwiak knew she had to change her life. At 40 years old she faced myriad health issues, suffered from depression and couldn’t sleep

September 12, 2019

Raised With Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Nina Hulet is changing her world. She’s got an old soul and a bright future, and her enthusiasm for life and nature are infectious.