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Native Plant Sale

Friday, May 15 • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds
Gate S 3
2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton
 

Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees and get tips and recommendations from our plant experts. 

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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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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