Support DuPage Forest Preserves Through A Night for Nature Sept. 15!

Benefit returns in person and under the stars at St. James Farm.

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Shop Our Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale Now!

Order online now so you can add native trees & shrubs to your garden.

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Take 6 hikes during 8-week challenge to win prizes!

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Stay Connected!

Sign up for text alerts and more for the latest on DuPage forest preserves.

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Catch Nature!

Find out where folks catch nature and how you can, too!

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Connect to Nature in DuPage Forest Preserves

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center Limits Animal Intake Hours Through Aug. 20

Temporary hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Sunday through Friday with no admissions on Saturdays.

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Help Catalog Pollinators at 'Pollinators of DuPage' Bioblitz Aug. 20-28

Grab your smartphone and help catalog the bees and butterflies in the county's open spaces.

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District's Volunteer Program a Finalist for Governor's Hometown Award

A pandemic pop-up program is one of four finalists for the Governor's Hometown Award.

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Kids Invited to Fish with Police at Free Cops & Bobbers Program

Kids 15 and under are invited to fish with Forest Preserve District and Bartlett police officers on Aug. 22.

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Discover the Hidden History of the East Farm Barn at St. James Farm

Explore the transformation and equestrian history of St. James Farm's East Farm Barn.

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See the Weekly West Nile Virus Monitoring Report for DuPage County

View this results of this week's mosquito monitoring program and pick up tips to fight the bite!

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Programs & Events

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County offers scores of nature-related programs and activities for grownups, kids, families and groups year-round. Click below to register for programs, reserve shelters and campsites or purchase permits, and we'll see you soon!

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