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Fall colors shine at McDowell Grove forest presserve.

Fall Faves From the Field

Forest Preserve employees give tips on some of the best locations to catch fall colors.

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A thick oak tree spreads its branches in a forest.

If Trees Could Talk

A tree's history can be discovered through core sampling.

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A purple and yellow flower basks in sunlight.

Asters: The Stars of Fall

A variety of colorful asters bloom in the DuPage forest preserves each fall.

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Fall Festival at Danada

Saturday & Sunday
Oct. 10 & 11
Danada Equestrian Center

Enjoy a showcase of dynamic equestrian performances, family fun, music, food, and more!

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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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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

175

Miles of Trails

60

Forest Preserves

5.9 Million

Annual Visitors