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.

May 9, 2019

Woodridge Man Has Quite a Fish Tale

Richard Karun has been exploring DuPage forest preserves ever since he moved to DuPage County in 1995.

April 10, 2019

Darien Man Touched by Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Glenn Gabanski vividly remembers feeding a mountain chickadee a sunflower seed by hand while visiting his sister in Lake Tahoe.

March 28, 2019

Cycling a Love of Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Adam CaulkCycling a Love of Nature I’ve lived in DuPage County for the last 16 years. My wife, two sons, and chocolate lab all enjoy going for hikes in the forest on weekends.

March 14, 2019

Lombard Woman's Love of Nature Drives Her to Serve

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Kim White remembers childhood summers alongside her grandmother in the garden, watching monarch butterflies flit about the milkweed, looking for tadpoles and rescuing toads from...

February 26, 2019

Naperville Group Bonds Over Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

They come from all walks of life, but they bond over their common love of exercise, the great outdoors and nature.

February 21, 2019

Man's Love of Birding Fuels Passion for Springbrook Prairie

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Joe Suchecki has many interests, including photography, gardening and bicycling.

January 24, 2019

Couple Turns to Preserves for Athletic Pursuits

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Lynn Degnan grew up in Wisconsin with a cross-country ski trail right out her back door.

January 17, 2019

Woman and Her Dogs Love Dashing through the Snow

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Annette McNeelyCombines love of dogs, snow and natureI started dogsledding in 2003 when I adopted a Siberian Husky and had no idea what I was in for. Reo was eating my house....

January 10, 2019

Naperville Man Rekindles His Love of Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Chuck KellyRekindling a love of natureI have always enjoyed being outside but have really made an effort over the past 10 years or so to spend as much time outdoors as possible....

December 13, 2018

Man Finds His Beat Fishing in DuPage Preserves

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Johnny Jannotti grew up with DuPage forest preserves as his playground. His childhood home was along the Illinois Prairie Path, giving him plenty of opportunities to connect to...