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Take Our Survey and Help Steer the Course of Our Future!

Take 15 minutes to complete our online survey, which will let us know what matters to you most.

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Go Wild and Go Green When You Support DuPage Forest Preserves on Giving Tuesday and Beyond

Matching opportunities double your gift to nature in DuPage County

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Forest Preserve District Conducts Lighting Audit to Reduce Light Pollution

District takes pragmatic approach to creating dark skies

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Holiday Art and Craft Market

Dec. 9 & 10

Mayslake Peabody Estate

Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission. No registration. Questions? Call 630-206-9566.

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Master Plan & Other Projects

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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Volunteer

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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Be Our Friend

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

166

Miles of Trails

60

Forest Preserves

6.3 Million

Annual Visitors