Teachers: Hop on the Magic School Bus

Be a kid for a day and take a ride to explore, learn and enjoy interesting stops along the way.

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It's Lambing Season

Stop by the sheep fold to see newly born lambs at our Kline Creek Farm.

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Get Your 2019 Permits

Purchase annual permits for off-leash dog areas, water- or model crafts.

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Register for a Camp

Registration for summer camps is now open to all residents!

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Plan for Season's Changes

Some DuPage forest preserve parking lots, amenities and areas are inaccessible over winter.

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Connect to Nature in DuPage Forest Preserves

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DuPage Community Group Thanks Rangers for Outdoor Education Day

School Association for Special Education and students attend board meeting to share their nature-related experiences in DuPage forest preserves.

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Discover the Benefits of Native Plants and Their Roots for Your Yard

Get tips for planting native plants in your yard for pollinators and other wildlife at the "Native Landscaping: All About Plants" program on Feb. 24.

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Just Added: Celebrate Your Love at a "Romantic Night Hike"

Take a lantern-lit, self-guided walk through the woods with your sweetheart at a "Romantic Night Hike" on Feb. 17 at Fullersburg Woods.

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Greene Farm Barn Provides Clues to Future Forestry

Scientists collect core samples from timbers in structures to study historic tree growth and predict stressors.

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Join a Series of Guided, Interactive Illusions at "Impossible Apples"

Take in a magical performance by an illusionist where you'll create the impossible and predict the future.

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Sign Up to Attend a Boating Safety Course Before Summer Arrives

Learn about boating safety, equipment and regulations to fulfill boater-education card requirements in Illinois.

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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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