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Buy Tickets Now for Native Plant Presale

Support the Friends of the Forest Preserve District and shop a day ahead of the rest on Thursday, May 15!

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Spring Conservationist Now Online

Read about the busy lives of ants and bees and the latest from the forest preserves.

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Get Certified at Boater Safety Class

Learn boating safety basics at free course May 3 at St. James Farm.

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Preserve Litter Pick-Up With President Hebreard

Saturday, April 26 • 10 a.m. – Noon

Join Forest Preserve District President Hebreard for a special cleanup to celebrate the Friends of the Great Western Trails’ 30th annual trails cleanup. 

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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

5.5 Million

Annual Visitors